We have exciting news we want to share with you all. Phil Macdonald has taken over as CEO, while Shawn Macey takes the well-deserved role as General Manager. ⠀
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Phil
Macdonald is a former world number 5 surfer and has been with O&E
since he was first sponsored at 13 years old. His surfing career spanned
over 17 years, and for the past 10 years has been looking after the
International business and digital transformation.⠀
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"I look
forward to honouring the ethics, values and relationships of this proud
South Coast business as we deliver continued success worldwide."⠀
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Shawn
Macey has been with Ocean and Earth for 30 years, first starting as a
sales rep in NSW then going onto National Sales Manager and recently
adding Operations Manager to his titles.⠀
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"We have built our
brand around quality products and service, making sure we are always
looking after surfers and their needs." ⠀
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Over the last 40
years, Brian Cregan ( Founder and Managing Director ) has created one of
the most iconic surf companies in the world. His focus has always been
on surfers, retail partners and most importantly, his employees. His
values, ethics, loyalty and relationships are what sets him apart from
most in our industry. Brian will continue his managing Director role but
will revert to advisor, brand manager and most importantly product
tester.⠀
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" With both Phil and Shawn's skill set and their
combined 40 years experience with O&E, together with my knowledge,
relationships and understanding of the surf industry, O&E is in
great hands moving forward."⠀
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O&E is proudly independently owned and run by surfers for surfers.