Columbia Sportswear names Simon Roberts as regional sales manager for the UK and Ireland, replacing Paul Hayes who has left to pursue other opportunities. Prior to his appointment, Roberts was at Berghaus where he was managing director of the UK. He also has experience with Lacoste and Reebok. Separately, Columbia has announced that Katharina Kampits will act as field sales representative for Austria, reporting to Clemens Weigand, regional sales manager for Germany and Austria, with a showroom in Innsbruck.