President of Mustang Survival announces resignation
by Mustang Survival 6 Dec 2022 03:07 PST
Jason Leggatt © Ronan Gunn / Mustang Survival
Last week, Jason Leggatt, President of Mustang Survival, and Andrew Branagh, CEO of The Wing Group, announced together that Jason has resigned from his daily management position as President.
Jason has provided valuable guidance to the Senior Leadership team, accomplishing notable strategic achievements, including transitioning Mustang Survival to new ownership with The Wing Group, and subsequently acquiring MTI Life Jackets, the assets of Ocean Rodeo Dry Wear division, and the assets of the Stearns® Government & Professional division.
Jason built and now leaves an exceptionally talented team in place, and the business is positioned for continued dominance and growth in its field as the most technical and authentic waterlife brand in the world. With Jason's ongoing passion and commitment to Mustang Survival, he will become a member of the Board following his departure, enabling him to provide the Board counsel and strategic guidance for The Wing Group and the Mustang Survival business in a governance role.
The Wing Group/Mustang Survival has commenced the search process for a new business unit President engaging the executive recruiting firm Boyden Canada. On an interim basis, VP Finance, Juanita Killen, has been appointed acting President. The Board wishes to express appreciation for Jason and his contributions to the company and wish him every success in his future.
Jason Leggatt's story
Jason joined Mustang Survival in 2000 as an Engineering co-op student from the University of British Columbia. With strong technical acumen and a quick student of new ideas, Jason achieved many successes in product development, engineering, project and program management. As time progressed, Jason realized his true passion was developing customer intimacy, identifying and solving real problems for users, and ultimately leadership.
Over the last 22 years, Jason developed a wide cross-section skillset holding positions in Military Business Development, Marketing and Sales, VP Research & Development, Chair of the Life Jacket Association, and General Manager and President of Mustang Survival. He is widely respected in the industry for his extensive background and tenure at Mustang Survival.