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SMITH PROMOTES MARK PHARES TO GLOBAL GENERAL MANAGER

April 15, 2022

PORTLAND, OR (April 15, 2022) – SMITH – an owned subsidiary and leading core brand of Safilo Group – is pleased to announce today the promotion of Mark Phares as Global General Manager of the industry leading eyewear and helmet brand. Phares most recently held the position of VP of Global Sales for SMITH and […]

TARYN RYAN NAMED GLOBAL HEAD OF MARKETING AT SMITH

January 25, 2022

PORTLAND, Oregon (January 25, 2022) – SMITH – global market leader in snow goggles and helmets and industry innovator across bike helmets, sport, lifestyle, and prescription eyewear – is excited to announce the appointment of Taryn Ryan as Global Head of Marketing. With over a decade of comprehensive brand and product go-to-market experience, Ryan brings […]

SMITH WELCOMES TESS COADY TO GLOBAL SNOW TEAM

January 20, 2022

Portland, Oregon (January 20, 2022) – SMITH is excited to announce today the addition of Australian-based big air and slopestyle snowboarder, Tess Coady, to its global snow team. The multi-year partnership – facilitated by SMITH Australia on behalf of the international brand – welcomes Coady to a stellar line-up of skiers and snowboarders representing SMITH […]

Smith & Koroyd File Intellectual Property Lawsuit Against Burton

July 15, 2021

Anon Snow Helmets with WaveCel Infringe Smith’s and Koroyd’s Patents Portland, Oregon (July 15, 2021) – Announced today, Smith and Koroyd have jointly filed a patent infringement action against Burton in the United States District Court for the District of Utah accusing Burton of infringing US Patent No.10,736, 373 (jointly owned by Smith & Koroyd) […]

KOROYD FILES INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAWSUITS AGAINST BURTON

July 15, 2021

Anon Snow Helmets with WaveCel Infringe Koroyd’s Patents Monaco (July 15, 2021) – Announced today, Koroyd have filed a patent infringement action against Burton in the District Court Düsseldorf, Germany, accusing Burton of infringing the German part of EP 1 694 152  by selling and importing Anon-branded Logan and Merak snow helmets that incorporate WaveCel® […]

Smith Announces Global Product Partnerships with the U.S. Ski Team and Austrian Ski Association

October 15, 2020

Smith’s new Icon Race Helmet Supports Team Athletes in Training and Competitions Portland, Oregon (October 15, 2020) – Smith is excited to announce this week its new global partnerships with U.S. Ski & Snowboard and the Austrian Ski Association (ÖSV) to support elite athletes from both teams with pinnacle products for training and competition. Smith […]

SMITH ANNOUNCES NEW GENERAL MANAGER, ADDITIONAL HIRES & PROMOTIONS

July 28, 2020

Portland, OR (July 28, 2020) – Smith, one of Safilo Group’s own core brands, is pleased to announce the appointment of Francesco Rinaldi Ceroni as General Manager. Francesco joins the company following more than 13 years in the eyewear industry across wholesale and retail, serving most recently as VP International Strategy & Business Development at […]