Global action sports footwear and apparel company etnies has added Chad Navarro and Dave Boehneto its brand marketing team.

Chad Navarro joins etnies as sports marketing group manager, and Dave Boehne as the brand’s new surf team manager.

Mr Navarro’s role will be to create and maintain a synergy among the brand’s skate, surf, snow, BMX and moto X team managers. His most recent role was global sales manager for Hoven/Ammon, where he was in charge of the sales team, international distributors, new product releases and sales campaigns.

Mr Boehne’s responsibilities will include creating, maintaining and supervising the surf team and its programme. Prior to his new role, he was marketing manager for Lost Enterprises. He will also continue his long-time role as senior/buyer and manager at Infinity Surf Shop.