We recruit globally minded executives who push boundaries to accelerate growth for performance apparel, footwear, accessories, and sporting goods brands that promote healthy, active, and sustainable lifestyles. We find mission-driven omnichannel leaders with a track record of success in retail, wholesale, and ecommerce.
GET IN TOUCHNoto Group is the go-to executive search firm for active and outdoor industry companies, partnering with brands that are committed to nurturing exceptional workplace cultures. We specialize in connecting good companies with authentic leaders who create environments where employees thrive and are empowered to do their best work.
“Noto Group has been a key partner in building a world-class team at Outdoor Research. As a result, we recruited several proven performers who had the experience, drive, and culture mindset to collaborate, drive change, and thrive. It's no surprise these important people choices are driving record sales and profit.”
Michelle Wardian
Board of Directors
Outdoor Research
"I recently attended an event they co-hosted where you could really learn something by interacting with other leaders dealing with similar issues.”
Mark Pinger
U.S. General Manager
Arena
“We did due diligence talking to various firms, and ultimately decided that Noto Group’s experience and network would provide the best CEO candidates for our search.”
Bobby Oppenheim
Founder and Chairman
Triple Eight
“Starting with the intake process, the Noto Group team helped us to develop clarity on the success profile which ultimately enabled us to select the best candidate with confidence. Noto Group expertly guided the interview process with multiple stakeholders in Italy, Amsterdam, and the US. A year later, we are thrilled with the fit, performance, and results of the US GM hire we made.“
Steve Smith
Brand Manager
Castelli
“The Noto Group was an excellent business partner and sounding board for our extensive recruitment process. They're a team that understands our business, the culture, and the skills we're looking for.”
Simon Atkins
SVP Footwear
Lululemon
“Noto Group stands out for bringing us candidates that are not just qualified, but also align with our values — and for having a genuine enthusiasm for the business we are building.”
Bill Banta
CEO
Decked
“We have had several engagements with Noto Group as we continued to grow and build out our leadership team. Noto Group proved themselves by working closely with us, understanding our culture and delivering outstanding, talented executives.”
Scott Allan
Former CEO
Hydro Flask
Robert Erb
Chief Executive Officer
Triple Eight
Wanda Rozwadowska
VP of Sales
Decked
Outdoor Research was born of the founder’s research-led approach to solving problems that humans face in unforgiving environments.
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Since its founding in 2014, DECKED has become a go-to brand for after-market, organization-promoting vehicle accessories, counted on by everyone from first responders and tradespeople to outdoor enthusiasts.
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With a rich heritage borne of the New York City skate scene of the 1990s, Triple Eight is a global leader in protective gear for action sports including skateboarding, biking, roller skating, and roller derby.
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In 2016, Noto Group was engaged by the board of competitive swimwear company arena to recruit a General Manager for its U.S. market. The brand was well established in Europe, where it is headquartered, but growth in the U.S. had been missing expectations.
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