Bernard Mariette was the former President

President

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 of Quiksilver

Quiksilver

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, a large manufacturer of boardsport-related equipment. He ascended to the post of President in 2001, and would resign from this position in 2008. Prior to this, he had served as Vice and later President of Quiksilver Europe since 1994. Bernard Mariette previously worked with major British retailer Marks & Spencer

Marks & Spencer

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, L'Oreal

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, as well as Timberland

The Timberland Company

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. Educated at Montpellier University in France, he also holds an MBA from the University of Bradford in the United Kingdom. In 2007, Christine Lagarde presented him with the Medal of Merit. He has three children, his youngest son was born in 2004.

Work

Bernard Mariette has been employed with Marks & Spencer, L'Oreal, Timberland, Quiksilver, and most recently Coalision.

Quiksilver, 1994-2008

During his tenure as President, Bernard was credited for the company’s growth and success. The company’s operations in Europe rose from $40 million to $700 million over a period of 10 years. Under his leadership, the company would purchase DC Shoes, Cleveland Golf, and Skis Rossignol. Between the years 2001 and 2008 sales went from $600 million to $2.4 billion ($2 billion excluding Rossignol). The first two operations were very successful. The latter however proved disappointing and Bernard Mariette would resign from Quiksilver after 15 years of service in 2008.

Coalision, 2009-present

Bernard Mariette’s most recent involvement is with Coalision. In 2009 he was made President and CEO. Founded in 1989, Coalision controls the brands Orage, Lolë, and Paradox.

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