Freedom Group, Inc. (FGI) has announced George Kollitides as its Chief
Executive Officer. Kollitides, a lifelong hunter, shooter and firearms enthusiast, had been serving
since March as Acting CEO of FGI, the firearms industry powerhouse with brands including
Remington Arms, Bushmaster, DPMS and Marlin, among others.
“As Acting CEO, George demonstrated unprecedented leadership and drive,” said Walter
McLallen, Vice Chairman of the FGI Board of Directors. “In just his first six weeks as Acting
CEO, George began rebuilding the company and making a series of strong new hires in
manufacturing, quality control and operations. Further, he led a successful campaign to combat
anti-gun legislation in New York and successfully refinanced our operations and concluded a
strong financial quarter. George Kollitides is the clear choice as our permanent Chief Executive
Officer.”
Kollitides had been at Cerberus Capital Management since 2003, where he served as a Managing
Director, focusing on the defense, firearms and related industries. Kollitides was the principal
architect of the investments in FGI for Cerberus. An avid outdoorsman, Kollitides is a long-time
member of numerous hunting, shooting and conservation organizations. He currently serves as
a trustee of the NRA Foundation and Director of the NRA’s Hunting and Wildlife Committee,
Presidents Committee on Advancement, and Nominating Committee. He is also a Director of the
New York State Rifle & Pistol Association.
“Working with the outstanding people at FGI for the last six weeks to provide the best
customer service and highest quality products for sportsmen, shooters, firearms enthusiasts, law
enforcement and our military has been an incredible experience,” said Kollitides. “I’m honored
by the trust the Board of Directors has placed in me. Having seen firsthand the extraordinary
caliber of men and women who comprise the Freedom Group family, I am confident of the great
accomplishments our team will continue to produce.”
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About Freedom Group, Inc.
Freedom Group is the world’s leading innovator, designer, manufacturer, and marketer of
firearms, ammunition, and related products for the hunting, shooting sports, law enforcement, and
military markets. As one of the largest manufacturers in the world of firearms and ammunition,
we have some of the most globally recognized brands including Remington, Bushmaster, Barnes
Bullets, DPMS/Panther Arms, Marlin, H&R, Parker, Mountain Khakis, AAC, PARA USA,
