Arne Arens likens Boardriders to an overloaded train that has been running well below its design speed and efficiency.
The former Dutch national volleyball player took the helm of the private equity-backed group, which houses surf brands Billabong and Quiksilver, a year ago and was alarmed at the leisurely pace at which it operated.
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