Quiksilver Names COO, Promotes Four Others

On the heels of a bang-up year, Quiksilver Inc. has promoted several top employees.

The Huntington Beach-based sportswear maker last week named Greg Ziegler chief operating officer, granting him a title to match duties he already was performing, a spokeswoman said.

The company also said it split financial responsibilities, promoting Bill Bussiere to co-chief financial officer of Quiksilver USA. Longtime CFO Steven Brink will keep his title, focusing on acquisitions, investor relations and global operations, a mushrooming part of the company’s business.

Quiksilver’s earnings quintupled to $12.2 million in its fiscal fourth quarter ended Oct. 31. For the year, earnings rose 34.2% to $37.6 million.

The company’s stock has risen 49% in the last year. Shares fell 37 cents Friday to $26.35 on the New York Stock Exchange.

In other promotions, Marty Samuels was named president of the men’s division of Quiksilver USA, and Steve Tully has become president of the women’s division. Carol Christopherson was appointed executive vice president of merchandising and design for the company’s Roxy brand girls’ apparel line.