HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA – March 24, 2015 -Srixon® / Cleveland® Golf / XXIO® have announced that Todd Harman has resigned as President of Srixon / Cleveland Golf / XXIO – U.S.A., effective immediately.
“I’ve been with Cleveland for eighteen years and during that time we’ve experienced tremendous growth with many exciting changes for the better,” said Harman. “I’ve enjoyed my time here immensely and I will miss all the wonderful individuals with whom I’ve had the pleasure to work throughout my time with Srixon / Cleveland Golf / XXIO – U.S.A.”
During his 18 years with the company, Mr. Harman has held a variety of roles which have allowed him the opportunity to help grow the brand around the world. After starting in customer service, Mr. Harman moved to prominent marketing roles which featured dozens of successful product launches. In 2007, Mr. Harman served as President of Cleveland Golf – Europe, becoming the only American to lead a major golf equipment brand in the European Union. That experience propelled him to his most recent role as President of Srixon / Cleveland Golf / XXIO – USA, a position he held since 2009.
Effective immediately, Chief Financial Officer Bill Bird will temporarily assume the role of interim President of Srixon / Cleveland Golf / XXIO – U.S.A.
For additional information on Srixon, Cleveland Golf, and XXIO products or their staff players, please visit: www.srixon.com, www.clevelandgolf.com, and www.xxiousa.com.
ABOUT Cleveland® Golf, Srixon® and XXIO®:
Based in Huntington Beach, CA, Cleveland® Golf, Srixon®, and XXIO® are all part of the DUNLOP SPORTS CO. LTD family and each brand enjoys a strong presence on competitive tours worldwide. Their professional staffs include players such as Graeme McDowell, Keegan Bradley, Hideki Matsuyama, Inbee Park, as well as many others. Cleveland® Golf, founded in 1979, is a leading equipment manufacturer specializing in short game technologies and solutions that benefit all golfers. Srixon®, with more than 80 years of golf ball manufacturing experience, is committed to producing the highest quality, technically innovative golf balls which offer maximum performance to golfers of all levels of ability. XXIO®, with their long standing tradition of premium golf clubs in Japan, brings the #1 golf brand in Japan to America. Cleveland® Golf, Srixon®, and XXIO® remain steadfastly committed to providing “Tour proven, premium golf equipment to passionate golfers seeking to improve their performance while enhancing their experience playing the game of golf.” For more information, please contact Keith Patterson, PR/Media Relations Manager (714.889.5808) or visit us online at www.clevelandgolf.com, www.srixon.com, and www.xxiousa.com.
Contact:
Keith Patterson
Media & Public Relations Manager
Cleveland Golf / Srixon / XXIO
5601 Skylab Rd.
Huntington Beach, CA 92647
Corporate: 714.889.1300
Direct: 714.889.5808
Toll Free: 800.999.6263 Ext. 5808
Fax: 714.889.5890
KeithPatterson@ClevelandGolf.com
