As announced on 29 April 2003, Amer Group is re-organising its Wilson businesses in the USA in order to ensure its competitiveness and to increase efficiency. As a core element of the measures taken, Wilson's cost base will be adjusted in line with its business and current market situation.
In the new structure, the businesses are being divided into two business areas: Golf & Racquet Sports, and Team Sports. Wilson's central administration functions have been discontinued and decentralised.
The following appointments have been made, which are effective immediately:
GOLF & RACQUET SPORTS
Steve Millea, President, Golf & Racquet Sports, will be responsible for the Golf & Racquet Sports business globally. Mr Millea was previously Vice President of Wilson's international operations. He will report to Roger Talermo, President and CEO of Amer Group.
John Embree will be responsible in the US for Golf & Racquet Sports' sales. He has been appointed a Sales Director, Golf & Racquet Sports.
Angus Moir takes over Golf's global businesses and has accordingly been appointed Global Business Director, Golf. Previously he was responsible for the Wilson golf business in Europe.
Brian Dillman has been appointed Global Business Director, Racquet Sports.
Dave Martyn has been appointed Director, Operations, Golf & Racquet Sports.
John Belcik has been appointed Vice President, Finance, Golf & Racquet Sports.
TEAM SPORTS
Team Sports will continue as a separately managed business unit under the leadership of Chris Considine, President, Team Sports. He will report to Roger Talermo.