Rip Curl CEO Brooke Farris resigns

Wed, 16 Oct 2024

Rip Curl brand chief executive, Brooke Farris, has resigned from her position.

KMD Brands, the parent company of Rip Curl, announced the news on Tuesday.

Farris, who has been with Rip Curl for 14 years and served as CEO for more than three years, cited the need for a break and new opportunities.

KMD Brands Group chief executive, Michael Daly, will act as the interim CEO of Rip Curl while the company conducts a global search for a replacement.

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