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As you are one of Rapha’s closest and most supportive friends, I wanted you to be the first to know that, after founding Rapha 17 years ago and managing the brand since then, I have taken the decision to step down as CEO in the new year.
I will step down from my Chief Executive role but will remain very close to the brand. I will continue to serve on the Rapha Board of Directors and will continue to play a role as Founder. Just as importantly, I will continue to ride my bike with the same passion that led me to establish Rapha in the first place, as I worked to give cycling the inspiring and visionary force that it so richly deserved.
As I step down, I will be handing over the leadership of the company to William Kim. William is a Korean American who has worked at amazing brands like Gucci, Burberry and AllSaints over the last three decades.
This is clearly a very important step for me and for Rapha but I am convinced that it is the right time for me to step down and for Rapha to have a new CEO with the skills and experience to take advantage of the huge opportunity Rapha faces. William is equally as passionate as I am about the Rapha brand and our opportunity to inspire the world to live life by bike.
I look forward to introducing you to William and to riding with you at one of Rapha’s events very soon.