Kogel Bearings
Ard Kessels has a diverse work experience in various roles and industries. In 2003, they started their career as a product developer at VF Europe, where they led the men tops development team for Lee Jeans Europe. Ard'sresponsibilities included coordinating the complete garment development process and communicating with buying offices and factories.
In 2010, Ard became a private business owner at Sprocket Scientist, where they managed their own business for three years.
In 2013, they joined Sprocket Scientist LLC as a "man on a mission," but no specific details about their role are provided.
In 2014, Ard founded Kogel Bearings, a brand that develops and produces high-quality ball bearing products for bicycles. Ard oversaw product development, sales, logistics, and marketing. After a successful start-up in 2014, they planned to expand the Kogel brand outside the US market in 2017.
Finally, in 2018, Ard became a co-founder of Handske Gloves, a company that focuses on creating stylish and unique glove designs for various activities.
Overall, Ard Kessels has demonstrated their expertise as a product developer, business owner, and founder, with a particular focus on the bicycle industry.
From 1997 to 2001, Ard Kessels attended the Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences. However, no specific degree or field of study has been provided.
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Kogel Bearings
Kogel Bearings produces High Quality Ceramic Ball Bearings for bicycles. Bottom brackets, derailleur pulleys and oversized derailleur cages that make riders go faster or further with less effort. Kogel Bearings has Guaranteed from Paris-Roubaix to Ironman World Championships and multiple victories at Dirty Kanza, World Cup wins in Downhill, Cross Country and Cyclocross. Guaranteed performance means working hard to make your experience with Kogel Bearings the best possible, every step of the way. We guarantee the performance of our company and products from your initial research, throughout the life cycle of your Kogel product and our best-in-industry warranty. Kogel's end-to-end Guaranteed Performance experience is guaranteed to serve your cycling activities today and for years to come. From the minute you start exploring our products and throughout the service life of your parts.