Wilson Announces New Management for Luxilon and Professional Tour Services
Renaud Vallon promoted to Junior Tour Manager for EuropeFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Melanie McGeough
8700 W. Bryn Mawr
Chicago,
773-714-6703
MMcGeough@wilson.com
04/18/06 - Chicago--Wilson announced today the full integration of the Luxilon business into their existing organization. With the separation from Rodaco International (Mr. Bob Daelemans), Wilson will upgrade its players’ services for both Wilson and Luxilon players. Additional tour support is also part of the plan as Wilson also announces the promotion of Mr. Renaud Vallon to the new position of Junior Tour Manager for Europe. Mr. Vallon formerly worked as the Promotional Manager for Wilson as a part of the Amer Sports France organization. Mr. Vallon, a former top-notch tournament player, is responsible for promoting and fostering young talent in France and will take his skills to the European level.
Mr. John Lyons, Global Business Director of Wilson Accessories, will manage the day-to-day Luxilon business related to product development and marketing. Mr. Michael Wallace, Global Tour Director, will manage all players for both Wilson and Luxilon along with the regional tour staff throughout the world.
Wilson / Luxilon equipment will be distributed on-site each year during the four Grand Slams and the NASDAQ. Product needs, other than the on-site distribution, will be handled by the Wilson Professional Tour Team. Contact information is listed below.
Mr. Michael Wallace Global Tour Director Chicago, IL
+1 773 714 6729 MFWallace@wilson.com
Mr. Alex Muresan USA Junior Tour Manager Chicago, IL
+1 773 714 6753 AMuresan@wilson.com
Mrs. Karin Ptaszek-Kochis Global Tour Assistant Chicago, IL
+1 773 714 6757 KPtaszek@wilson.com
Mr. Massimo Calvelli European Tour Manager Florence, Italy
+39 335 82 82 098 Massimo.Calvelli@amersports.net
Mr. Renaud Vallon European Junior Tour Manager Lyon, France
+33 685 541 310 Renaud.Vallon@amersports.net
Both Mr. Lyons and Mr. Wallace report into Mr. Brian Dillman, General Manager of Wilson Racquet Sports. Mr. Calvelli and Mr. Vallon report into Mr. Christian Singer, Business Director for Wilson Europe.
Wilson Racquet Sports is a division of Chicago-based Wilson Sporting Goods, one of the world's leading manufacturers of sports equipment and owned by Amer Sports. Wilson designs, manufactures and distributes sporting goods throughout the world and focuses on making technologically advanced products which help all players play better. Wilson's core sport categories include: Football, Basketball, Baseball, Volleyball, Soccer, Youth Sports, Uniforms/Apparel, Golf, Footwear and Racquet Sports (Tennis, Racquetball, Squash, Badminton and Platform Tennis). For more information, www.wilson.com.
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