May 5, 2025 - Cycling Industries Europe (CIE), the voice of the cycling industry, is pleased to announce the appointment of Paul Walsh as its new Chief Executive Officer.
Walsh brings over 12 years of industry association management experience, with positions in aviation and research and innovation associations. As CEO, Walsh will continue to lead CIE through its next phase of growth, leveraging his extensive knowledge of EU innovation policy, advancing CIE’s mission to accelerate the uptake of cycling and strengthen the cycling ecosystem across Europe. CIE is positive that with Walsh’s leadership, it will continue to have an instrumental role as a key stakeholder in shaping EU mobility and industrial policy.
Tony Grimaldi, President of CIE: “Paul brings the expertise, the energy, and the strategic insights from the Brussels bubble needed to take CIE to the next level and represent our industry. We are confident that under his direction, CIE will continue to grow as the trusted voice of the cycling industry at the European level. We are looking forward to developing a ‘World Class Cycling Industry’ in the coming years together with Paul.”
Paul Walsh: “I’m honoured to step into this role at such a pivotal moment. Kevin and the CIE team have done outstanding work in positioning CIE as a leading voice in mobility and industrial policy spheres. Cycling is not only a cornerstone of sustainable transport, but also a strategic European industry with enormous potential. I look forward to working closely with our members to foster greater collaboration and support the continued growth and impact of the industry.”
About Cycling Industries Europe (CIE)
Cycling Industries Europe is the voice of the cycling business, actively promoting the sector in Europe and worldwide. CIE represents leading companies and technology providers within the cycling industry that are powering a world-leading mobility transition in Europe, from manufacturing components and full bikes, e-bikes and cargo bikes and, crucially, developing and growing new business models such as bike sharing, bike leasing, last mile deliveries and digital services.
