Mountain Khakis Names Hale as President

Mountain Khaki has announced Jeremy Hale as its new president, reporting to executive chairman Warren Kanders. In his role, Hale will oversee all efforts at MK, including strategy, sales and marketing, product development and branding.

Hale officially joins MK today, September 5. He will replace outgoing founder and president Ross Saldarini, who will be leaving MK to pursue other opportunities.

Hale background includes work in sales and marketing, brand development, international growth, and strategy in the outdoor and action sports industries, most recently holding the position of vice president – International Development at Billabong in Irvine, Calif. Previously, Hale held roles at Fox Head, Quiksilver, and DC Shoes.

A native of Australia, Hale and his family will relocate and be based at the MK operations headquarters in Charlotte, N.C.