Motocaddy has appointed Mark Kuryak as its new President/General Manager in the Americas to drive sales and raise awareness of the world’s biggest-selling electric golf caddy brand in the golf playing nations across both continents.
With over two decades of high-level management and sales experience across a number of successful sporting goods and lifestyle brands, Kuryak is now responsible for maximizing on-course, big box retailers and online sales opportunities for the innovative brand that ranks as global market leader in electric caddies and complementary golf bags.
Motocaddy launched its North American operation in 2019 to offer US-based sales, service and distribution, and for the last three years its award-winning M7 REMOTE model has been rated the ‘Most Wanted Electric Cart’ by leading independent reviewer MyGolfSpy.
“I’m delighted to be joining Motocaddy at such an exciting time for the brand as it looks to capitilize on the trend towards walking on the golf course,” said Kuryak. “Motocaddy has seen rapid growth over the last couple of seasons, so I’m looking forward to working closely with existing retail partners and growing distribution to make our products available to even more golfers,” he added.
Kuryak joins Motocaddy from a role at Easton Hockey as Senior Vice President of Global Sales, Operations and Customer Service. Most recently, he was Director of Sales of eCommerce and Channel Strategy for Easton Diamond Sports, both based in California.
He leads Motocaddy’s operations in the Americas following last year’s expansion with the opening of a new warehouse in Vista, San Diego. The 6,000 sq. ft. facility supports the growing demand from golfers wanting to walk the course with electric powered carts and feel the benefits of using Motocaddy products already popular with golfers in Europe. It also provides enhanced office space for the brand’s US-based sales and customer service team, in addition to Motocaddy’s National Service Centre in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Motocaddy CEO John Helas commented: “This is an incredibly important appointment for the brand, as we continue to establish our credentials in the world’s biggest golf market. Mark brings a wealth of sales and leadership experience that will be crucial in sustaining the momentum that we’ve gained since launching stateside almost three years ago. I’d like to thank Roger Teat for his efforts in getting the brand to where it is today and I’m excited to welcome Mark to lead the next chapter, as we believe that the potential for growth is huge.”