USA: Ed Howell Joins Columbia As Sorel’s Global President
Outdoor apparel and footwear firm Columbia Sportswear Company has appointed Ed Howell as global president of its Sorel division. Howell, until recently the CEO of Eastern Mountain Sports, will manage all aspects of the Sorel apparel and footwear brand and serve as a member of Columbia's executive management team. Howell will officially join the company in September 2002.