Quiksilver founder Alan Green dies at 77 in Victoria

Alan Green, the founder of the Australian surf brand Quiksilver, has died at age 77 in Torquay, Victoria, after a brief battle with cancer. He started the company in 1969, revolutionizing surfwear with innovative designs. Green was known for creating modern board shorts, introducing features like the velcro fly and metal press studs. He began his journey in the surf industry by making wetsuits for Rip Curl before launching Quiksilver with his friend John Law. Quiksilver grew from humble beginnings to a billion-dollar company, with production moving from a kitchen to a factory by 1976. Green is survived by his wife, Barbara, and their three children.