Johnson Outdoors Inc. has appointed Connor Leipold as its new Group Vice President, Diving, with responsibility for the strategic direction and future growth of SCUBAPRO.
Johnson Outdoors Inc., a global company specialising in outdoor recreation equipment and technology, has announced the appointment of Connor Leipold to the position of Group Vice President, Diving.
A certified scuba diver, Leipold has extensive experience across Johnson Outdoors’ brand, product and innovation organisations. He brings both industry experience and a personal connection to diving to his new role.
As Group Vice President, Diving, Leipold will be responsible for setting the strategic direction for SCUBAPRO, leading the company’s growth priorities and ensuring effective delivery of its current operating plan.
The appointment follows the planned retirement of Joe Stella, who has served as Group Vice President, Diving for many years.
Johnson Outdoors thanked Stella for his dedication and leadership, as well as his contributions to the company and SCUBAPRO during his tenure.
Leipold’s appointment marks the next stage of leadership for SCUBAPRO as the company continues to develop its position within the global diving industry.
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Jane MorganJane’s lifelong love for the ocean began in childhood and has shaped the course of her life and career. After learning to dive in 1991, she spent much of the '90s teaching scuba and working on marine conservation projects in the Philippines and Borneo. A chance encounter with a film camera on a dive trip to Egypt in 2001 ignited a passion for underwater photography, inspiring her to leave the corporate world and pursue a full-time career in dive travel and photojournalism.
Since then, her work has been published in a wide range of national and international magazines, books, and newspapers. She has filmed underwater for the BBC, judged major photography competitions, and received numerous accolades—including the prestigious Plongeur d'Or at the Festival Mondial de l'Image Sous-Marine. In 2009, Jane became a freelance photojournalist, and in 2011 completed a BA (Hons) in Marine and Natural History Photography at Falmouth University, where she now works as a Dive Safety Officer.
Based in Cornwall, Jane dives locally year-round and is passionate about showcasing the rich marine life found in UK waters. As a proud ambassador for Dynamic Nord and Fathoms Free, she actively supports marine conservation initiatives and advocates for ocean protection through her storytelling.
In her newest role with Scubaverse, Jane combines her love of travel, diving, and storytelling—sharing experiences from around the world to inspire others to explore, protect, and connect with the underwater world.
