Berghaus increasing product and innovation team

Pentland-owned outdoor brand Berghaus has announced that it will be
doubling the size of its product and innovation team, as part of a major
investment to support the brand’s long-term growth strategy.

The investment will include a new ‘Sprint Team’ that will bring certain
lines to the market quicker, to allow Berghaus to work more effectively
with retail partners, in a way that better reflects the rapidly changing
market.

This team will also build on the brand’s Extrem range and expand its
outdoor lifestyle offering to reflect the increasing number of consumers
who are realising the benefits of, and spending more time participating in,
outdoor pursuits.

Berghaus is now recruiting for 11 new roles that will be based at the
Pentland North East headquarters in Sunderland, as well as three positions
in its footwear division at the firm’s global headquarters in London.

To assist with the expansion of the product and innovation team,
long-time Berghaus team member James Hodgson has been promoted to head of
design. Hodgson has worked for the brand for 15 years and has been
responsible for the development of many award winning innovations,
including the introduction of water resistant down to the outdoor apparel
market and the launch of the world’s lightest waterproof jacket.

To work closely and lead the team with Hodgson, Berghaus has stated that
they are looking for a head of category, as well as product managers,
designers for apparel, footwear and equipment, and design operations
executive product developers.

Kev McFadyen, Berghaus brand director, said in a statement: “Berghaus
has a truly phenomenal product heritage and this brand has always been a
pioneer in our sector. We’re determined to be at the forefront of where
outdoor product innovation goes next and this investment demonstrates our
commitment to the industry.

“We have a genuinely world-class base here in the North East and some
incredibly talented people, such as James. Now we’re offering outstanding
opportunities to other talented and motivated individuals – they have a
chance to come and join an iconic brand, a growing business and a
passionate team.”