TEAM
Since 2003 the team is managing the complete value chain for JN Kites & Boards from design till distribution; in 2006 we started the JN Outerwear, presented the first time at ISPO 2007. We achieved several World Champion titles in snow kiting and water kiting, further product test winners and awards (ISPO Award 2007, Export Award 2006).
Bernhard Jochum
Co-owner and head of JN, with long-standing experience and understanding of the sports industry‘s rules. Successfully managed Cabrinha (Neil Pryde, Hong Kong, Maui) till 2003, became market leader in 2002; MBA Bocconi till 2000; European Sales manager Burton Snowboards till 1999; other stops: Trainee Goretex/Chiba, Marketing & Sales Junior at North Sales.
Michael Nesler
Designer, has been the key player already at North and Cabrinah, before joining exclusively JN. He is recognized as outstanding designer in the kite and paragliding branche. His experience in programming of areodynamic parameters, development skills and production know-how makes him an important asset to our company.
Christa Flora
Partner of JN, marketing expert, since 18 years successfully managing corporate communications and designs of key industry players. Christa and her team underline the individual character of Jochum & Nesler.
Stefan Senoner
JN Outerwear designer with many years of experience in industry-leading outerwear companies (Merlet Wool & Loden, Mammut) and professional sportsman (canoeing, rafting, climbing, freeskiing, skitouring), Design Master Degree University of Vienna (Austria).
Alois Egger
Precision engineer; development, test and service, at JN since 2003.
Sebastian Schüller
Precision engineer; development, test and service, at JN since 2011.
Christine Jochum
Master of Arts & Law, University of Hamburg; Eventmanagement, Online-Marketing, at JN since 2005.
Jürgen Schulz
Consultant, Uni & FH Dipl. engineer; development, at JN since 2006.
Wolfgang Prettner and JN rider team
Dipl. engineer sporting products, product tester.
