UST Mamiya Promotes Robb Schikner to Chief Executive Officer
FORT WORTH, Texas – UST Mamiya, Inc. today announced the promotion of Robb Schikner to the position of Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective January 1, 2020.
Robb Schikner has been with UST Mamiya since 2007. During that time, he has served in multiple roles with the company, most recently as COO for the past 3 years. During his career in the golf industry, Schikner has worked in various roles, including sales, marketing and engineering positions. He brings his unique and diverse experience to his new role. As CEO, Schikner will be responsible for all activities of UST Mamiya’s businesses.
“Robb’s broad experience will be a great asset to UST Mamiya as he transitions into his new role,” said Satoru Suzuki, President of Mamiya-OP Co, Ltd. (Tokyo, Japan). “His contributions to UST Mamiya over the past 12+ years have been invaluable. His forward thinking and vision will continue to enhance the strategic direction, growth, and profitability of UST Mamiya.”
The company produces a variety of shaft models, including the renowned Recoil, HeLIUM, LIN-Q, PROFORCE and ATTAS lines, which have received significant usage on major professional tours world-wide. Paralleling its success at the professional level, the company’s shafts remain the top-selling aftermarket option in the United States for the past 11 years.
About UST Mamiya
Since 1991, UST Mamiya graphite golf shafts are the first choice of recreational and competitive golfers worldwide. Distributed in 30-plus countries, UST Mamiya provides shafts to consumers, retailers, club-fitters and original equipment manufacturers including Bridgestone, Callaway, Cleveland/Srixon, Cobra, Mizuno, PING, TaylorMade, Titleist, Wilson and more. UST Mamiya shafts can also be purchased through authorized TSPX™ dealers, club fitters, and major retailers such as PGA Tour Superstore and The GolfWorks®. UST Mamiya advisory staff includes renowned instructors among GOLF Magazine’s “Top 100” and at Golf Digest’s “America’s 100 Greatest Golf Courses.
Company R&D and manufacturing facilities are located in the U.S., Japan, and Bangladesh. For more information: www.ustmamiya.com, www.ustessx.com, 817.267.2219.
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