Peloton Appoints Former iRobot Executive as Chief Operating Officer
Charles Kirol joins as Peloton’s first chief operating officer, while Dion Camp Sanders steps into the role of chief commercial officer
Peloton has named Charles Kirol as its chief operating officer — a newly created role — and appointed its current chief emerging business officer Dion Camp Sanders as its chief commercial officer.
Kirol, a naval officer who comes to the connected fitness giant from iRobot, where he served as chief global operations and tech officer, officially joins Peloton on April 14. His attention will be focused on supply chain, cost management and information technology.
“With his extensive manufacturing and operational experience across both the private and public sectors, Charles has a proven track record of leadership that will be invaluable to Peloton as we continue to transform our business and work to empower millions of Peloton members to live fit, strong, long and happy,” Peloton president and CEO Peter Stern said. “His vision, world-class understanding of manufacturing, and exceptional ability to inspire teams make him uniquely qualified to help lead our operations.”
Along with the C-suite moves, the current chief supply chain officer, Andy Rendich, is stepping down from his role. He will then remain at Peloton in an advisory role through the end of the fiscal year.
“I’m grateful to Andy for his steady hand and unwavering commitment to the company the past several years,” Stern said.” He and the team he built for Peloton have been instrumental in guiding our supply chain through unprecedented challenges. We know Andy will continue to do great things wherever he goes next, just as he has done for Peloton, and we are lucky to have his continued support during the next few months.”
The connected fitness company is now on the hunt for a chief information officer.