2. Quiksilver
Australian designer, manufacturer and retailer of surfing
sportswear.
Founded in 1969 by Alan Green and John Law
Current CEO and Chairman of the Board Robert B. Mcknight
http://www.forbes.com/profile/robert-mcknight/He
3. • Headquarters in Huntington Beach, California
In 1970 first to use two snaps
and Velcro on board shorts
maximizing comfort and ease
of movement
Early 1980 first to have
stretch fabric board shorts
4. History and Accomplishments
First to establish 100% sponsorship
athletes, Tom Carroll
Also sponsored most successful surfer
of all time 11 time ASP World
Champion
Also first surf company to adapt and
produce technical alpine gear, and
denim.
5. History and Accomplishments
First board riding company to reach over 1 billion in revenue. (1.3 billion in 2004)
First boardriding company to focus on acquiring major, likeminded brands, such as DC
Shoes in 2003 and Rossignol in 2005, with a view to building a family of brands
First boardriding company to fully globalize its management structure with autonomous
regional structures.
With the establishment of Quiksilver Foundation in 2000, Quiksilver became the first surf
brand to create a genuine multi-media entertainment portal, facilitating the production of
board sports related films, TV series, books and magazines.
