Fox Racing appoints Jeff McGuane CEO

Motocross and MTB apparel company, Fox Racing, has appointed Jeff McGuane to the role of CEO, effective 3rd June.

Paul Harrington, who has served as Fox CEO since 2015, will move to the Board of Directors and assist with the transition.

McGuane joins Fox from Specialized where he held the role of US General Manager and Leader of Global Markets, returning the company to double digit growth over the past three years. Prior to joining Specialized, he was President and CEO of ONE Industries from 2013 to 2015.

From 1994 to 2013, McGuane was part of the executive team at Cannondale which grew the company from $50 million to a $500 million global business.

Harrington said of the appointment: “The Board and I are thrilled to have Jeff join the Fox team as CEO. During the search process it was clear he is a proven leader with an impressive track record of creating innovative products and successful go-to-market strategies around the world.

“We are confident Jeff is the ideal person to lead the company through its next chapter.”

McGuane added: “I am really excited to join the Fox Racing team. I have always admired the Fox brand and all its commitment since 1974 to design and create innovative products that inspire riders around the world.

“I look forward to building on this vision and legacy of global leadership in technical gear and apparel.”