PORTLAND, Ore. (July 18, 2022) – SMITH – the global market leader in snow goggles and helmets and an industry innovator in bicycle, sports, lifestyle and prescription eyewear – is thrilled to announce the appointment of Scott Randall as Global Vice President of Product. With more than two decades of experience working in the sporting goods market, Randall brings his strategic leadership and creative mind to continue SMITH’s path of innovation in all aspects of product, from category strategy to research, design and development.

Originally from Australia, Randall has a long history and successful work experience in multiple business roles. After five years at Nike Australia focusing on retail and merchandising, Randall began his 18-year tenure at Oakley in 2004 when he joined the Australian subsidiary, progressing through customer service, sales and product management. . In 2012, Randall had the opportunity to relocate to Oakley, California headquarters where he focused on developing strategy, overseeing product creation and growing sales for the sports brand. world.

“We are delighted to welcome Scott to the SMITH community. His years of industry experience and strong leadership will enable us to continue to innovate and raise the bar across all current and future product categories,” said Mark Phares, Global Managing Director at SMITH.
Reporting directly to Phares, Randall is based at SMITH’s corporate headquarters in Portland, Oregon. Outside of the office, he enjoys surfing, paddleboarding, golfing, gravel biking and spending time with his wife, Jen, and their cat, Ollie. He can be contacted at [email protected]