European Outdoor Group EOG | About

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What does the EOG do?

We undertake a wide range of activities, including market research and insights, corporate social responsibility and sustainability initiatives, outdoor retail collaboration, organising and supporting industry events and trade fairs, and representing our sector and its interests to the European Commission, other formal institutions, NGOs, and other stakeholders.

Our Work

CSR & Sustainability

We educate, provide opportunities to make an impact, represent the industry and mitigate risk, respond to our members needs, and cultivate CSR networking opportunities.

Market Insights

We quantify the industry via the retail monitors, the state of trade sell-in report, and consumer and industry development trends.

Shows & Events

Through OutDoor by ISPO, the European Outdoor Summit, our involvement in ISPO, and more, we create relevant, valuable events for the outdoor trade to come together. 

Our Team & Board

Christian Schneidermeier

EOG Director

Sophie Offord

Events Manager

Hannah Piatok

Relationship Manager

Sophie Bulman

Sustainability Project Manager

Dr. Verity Hardy

Sustainability Project Manager

Chris Lines

PR and Event support

Scott Nelson

Operations Director

Dan Thompson

Head of Marketing and Communications

Dr Katy Stevens

Head of CSR and Sustainability

Jonathan Petty

Board Member and VP Sales EMEA, Helen of Troy (Osprey & Hydro Flask)

David Ekelund

EOG President and CEO Icebug

Andrew Shand

Vice President and President & Global COO, Helinox

Achim Loeffler

Treasurer and Global Business Leader - W.L Gore & Associates

Heiko Schäfer

Board Member and CEO Mammut Sports Group

Giulia Delladio

Board Member and Corporate Marketing Director, La Sportiva

Irina Andorfer

Board Member and Managing Director, Sport 2000

Nina Hajikhanian

Board Member and General Manager. Patagonia.

David Camps

Board Member and CEO Original Buff

Marie-Laure Piednoir

Board Member and Global Sustainability & Impact Director Salomon

Katrin Bauer

Board member and Director CSR Ortovox

Céline Brunel

Board Member and Executive Director Outdoor Sports Valley

Members

Our members are brands, retailers and NGO’s from around the world.

Our members represent a wide cross section of the Outdoor sector.

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