Industry veteran brings 30 years of expertise to the growing lifestyle apparel brand.
BRISTOL, Tenn. – Turtleson, creators of striking, sophisticated apparel for discerning customers, has appointed Lou Delfino as director of sales for North America. Delfino brings more than 30 years of award-winning sales leadership to the Turtleson team and will be responsible for growing the brand’s golf and retail sales in the United States and Canada.
“We are thrilled to have Lou lead our North American sales team. He is a fixture in the premium golf apparel world and his reputation speaks for itself,” said Greg Oakley, co-founder and CEO of Turtleson. “More importantly, Lou is someone who understands what we are building here at Turtleson. He brings experience, credibility, relationships and leadership that will help us capitalize on the momentum we’ve built in this core market.”
A graduate of Ithaca College with a bachelor’s degree in marketing and writing, Delfino brings three decades of experience driving revenue growth, strengthening brand visibility and developing new markets. Before joining Turtleson, he led North American sales and operations for Galvin Green. Delfino also spent nearly 20 years with Nike Golf, where he was named National Salesperson of the Year and recognized as one of Golf Digest’s Top 25 Salespeople.
“It is a tremendous honor to join the Turtleson team,” says Delfino. “Turtleson has made a name for itself delivering on craftsmanship and intentionality to raise the standard for premium golf apparel, which makes my role that much more rewarding. I look forward to helping the brand continue to grow in the North American market.”
For more than a decade, Turtleson has intentionally crafted compelling men’s and women’s performance apparel, including polo shirts, wovens, layering pieces, sweaters, bottoms and outerwear. The Turtleson brand can be found at the finest golf clubs, resorts and retailers in the world. For more information on Turtleson, please visit turtleson.com.
ABOUT TURTLESON
Since its founding in 2011, Turtleson has built a reputation for creating apparel that works across seasons and occasions without compromise. Turtleson’s approach centers on relaxed refinement: versatile, easy-to-wear pieces that deliver an effortlessly elevated look. Rather than chasing trends, Turtleson invests in improved construction and reliable sizing. The result is apparel that performs as promised and elevates the everyday, becoming the pieces customers reach for most.
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