Neil Pryde Retires was "Will To Win" Book Signing Party With Neil Prdye
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Neil Pryde is a unique force in global watersports and in celebration of his 40th year in business, he authored this richly illustrated book. http://willtowin.neilpryde.com/image...lltowin007.png "ASM would like to invite you to meet the person who started it all! A rare apperance in Miami, Mr. Neil Pryde will be joining us at our Coconut Grove store for his book signing. The first 25 people will receive a free autographed book. http://willtowin.neilpryde.com/image...lltowin004.png When: Friday, July 13, 2012 Where: ASM- ...2750 SW 26th Ave, Coconut Grove, FL When: 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm Live music, drinks and Marcelo's famous Ceviche Food Truck will parked outside!!!! Meet Neil Pryde-" A large number of people, even inside the sport, would have no idea that the company is manded after a real man. Many think Neil Pryde is just a brand name. He leads the number one windsurfing and kitesurfing brand in the world, employing more than 2500 people globally and with sales in 2008 that exceeded US$100 million. He is a man with strong views who admires that in others. One of his great skills is that he can bring highly opinionated and confident people together and get to work as a team. He loves the thrill of the deal. Neil will make a deal work long after others have given up hope. " Neil Pryde is the founder of : Neilpryde Windsurfing, Cabrinha Kiteboarding, Flow Snowboards, Neil Pryde Bikes Have an advanced look at the book including a free download at: http://willtowin.neilpryde.com/ http://s3-media2.ak.yelpcdn.com/epho...6l6Y-njA/l.jpg "And for those of you who have not seen our latest video Azul - A inspirational short clip on women and their relationship with the water!! You Tube Link :" |
I spoke to Neil Pryde about his book "Will To Win" and 40 years in the global water sports business during the dealer meeting in Bimini, Bahamas in 2010. Here is the video from that discussion.
I looked over the book again, it is full of great images, events, personalities and a collection of brilliant print ads. It provides a good look at the history of windsurfing gear along the way. |
The signing party went off Friday with a great turnout, about 150 fans of the man and his times. In addition to books signed by Neil Pryde, Kent had arranged for catering van from to provide some outstanding Peruvian ceviche to all comers gratis. We're talking some excellent ceviche too.
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Neil Pryde came to town all the way from Hong Kong for the grand opening of the Ft. Lauderdale Adventure Sports store.
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Neil Pryde retires from the Pryde Group after several decades of global success in numerous watersports brands. Here is the press release from the Pryde Group: "Neil Pryde Retiring From Pryde Group January, 2015 Hong Kong, January 14, 2015 — Pryde Group, an international sports group, announces the retirement of founder and Chairman Mr. Neil Pryde effective January 1, 2015. Over the past 44 years Mr. Pryde has led the Company through tremendous growth and development, building it into a benchmark in marine and action sports. Starting as a sail maker in 1970, the Company has successfully expanded into multiple sports and product categories, spearheading the windsurfing and kitesurfing sports revolutions. The international distribution network that the Company established under Mr. Pryde's leadership is unmatched with presence in over 40 countries and in more than 2000 retail locations. Over the years, the Pryde Group's products have won numerous design and marketing accolades and the Company was twice awarded the coveted Hong Kong Business Award for international business excellence. Mr. Pryde's unbelievable drive and will to win remain the pillars of the company and an inspiration to all employees. Mr. Mark Shriro, Chairman of the Shriro Group, the controlling shareholder in Pryde Group, commented on Mr. Pryde's retirement: "Neil has been our partner for the last 28 years and has built the Pryde Group into the position it occupies today. It has become a world famous brand and the leader in its field. It has won numerous world championships and many awards in the advertising and sporting fields. Neil will be greatly missed by us all and we wish him the best of health, luck and happiness in his future endeavors." In leaving his post as Chairman Mr. Neil Pryde said: "Leaving the company which I founded and led for 44 years was undoubtedly an emotional wrench but I am confident that the Management Team headed by Patrick Pender and Peter Lui will continue to foster the winning spirit that has brought Neil Pryde Limited to the leadership position it occupies today. I thank everybody who has worked with me over the years to create this legacy—good luck!" Neil Pryde leaves the company in the capable hands of CEO Patrick Pender and COO Peter Lui, as well as an established Senior Leadership Team. Mr. Pender and the management team will continue to champion the spirit that Mr. Pryde created while charting and executing an exciting new course for the company." Enjoy a well earned retirement Neil and thank you for all the great times on the water!!! http://www.continentseven.com/c7/wp-...l_Prydeweb.jpg http://www.continentseven.com/ . |
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