Our guest this week is a well-known industry sales executive who climbed the ranks from SURFSHOP, to sales rep to Senior Vice President and General Manager at Quiksilver. But like so many of us industry guys, his journey started at Wavelines Shop in Clairemont, where he spent seven years as both a team rider and employee.

A large part of his career was spent at Hurley, where he dedicated 15 years to the brand. He started managing territory sales in San Diego for six years before being promoted to VP of Icon Doors, then SVP of Global Merchandising for eight years, and eventually reaching the role of SVP of Global Commerce.

In 2023, he joined Florence Marine X as SVP of Sales, reuniting with many former Hurley colleagues. After a brief stop at O'Neill, he landed with one of the most iconic legacy brands in action sports over seeing Quiksilver and Billabong, where he currently serves as SVP and GM.

We're pumped to hear about his journey through the surf industry, the lessons learned along the way, and what it takes to lead some of the biggest brands in action sports.

Please welcome to the shop, Mr. Ryan “MUNGA” Mangan.