BSI, the German federation of sporting goods manufacturers, has abruptly ousted its managing director, Adalbert von der Osten, who has served for eight years in the job, with effect from June 30. The official explanation for the decision by the board was differing positions on the development of the federation. BSI's statement says that a trustful cooperation had become impossible, leading to the separation. Von der Osten has been replaced by Nicole Espey who has been with BSI since October 2011. She was in charge of the liaison between BSI and various European committees. She is committed to environmental issues. Von der Osten's ousting was apparently unrelated to the sudden replacement of Andreas Schechinger from Tatonka by Andy Schimeck from Marmot at the top of Fachgruppe Outdoor, BSI's special committee in charge of the outdoor industry.

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