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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterBillabong employees are -14% more likely to recommend Billabong as a great place to work
| 36% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 14% | Passives |
| 50% | Detractors |
Working at Billabong is rated below average by 22 employees, across various culture dimensions. Billabong employees rate Outlook highest among all categories, and think that Environment and Manager have the most room for improvement, putting Billabong’s culture in the Bottom 25% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 20% compared to other companies in Los Angeles. See below in detail how working at Billabong was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Billabong is rated D+
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Billabong ranks in the Bottom 25% of other companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterOut of 13 Billabong employee reviews, 92% were positive. The remaining 8% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Billabong improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 92% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 8% |
What do you like best about the leadership team?Their positive attitude towards work everyday
What is the best part about your compensation package?It is super helpful and convienient!
What are some of the best things about your team?Their positive attitude towards work everyday
Billabong is a sports wear and casual clothing manufacturer.
“Famous for continuously setting a new standard in board sports through youthful lifestyle brands and experiences.”
Focus on commitment to brand image and generate stronger brand identity. Billabong will strive to produce products that are durable and current with fashion trends.
| Headquarter | Irvine, CA United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | billabong.com/ |
| Founding Date | 1973 |
| Company Status | Public |
Billabong competitors include Volcom, Quiksilver, Burberry, and Oakley. Billabong ranks 5th in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Billabong compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
22 employees at Billabong have reviewed Billabong across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was 2 days ago.
Overall, the 22 Billabong employees give their leadership a grade of D+, or Bottom 25% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Billabong are mostly dissatisfied with their total compensation at Billabong, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Billabong are not very pleased with their team. 22 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a D. The majority believe the meetings at Billabong are effective, and less half look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Billabong believe the environment at Billabong is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Billabong is bureaucratic. About 40% of the employees at Billabong work 8 hours or less, while 40% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Billabong are generally happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in Los Angeles about their company is that it was very prepared on their first day. Los Angeles employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 74% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
At this moment no Billabong employees have provided insight into whether or not they clearly understand Billabong's KPIs and OKRs.
Neil’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Neil in the Bottom 45% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 40% compared to CEOs of all other companies in Los Angeles. Neil Fiske’s employees rank Billabong in the Top 50% for Outlook, in the Bottom 45% for Meetings, and in the Bottom 40% for Retention. When compared to Billabong’s competitors, Neil Fiske ranks below both Burberry CEO Marco Gobbetti and Volcom CEO Todd Hymel.
The Billabong Executive Team is rated a “C-” and led by CEO Neil Fiske, Global VP Mens Marketing Scott Hargreaves, and Global Vice President of Merchandising & Design Katie Singer
Neil Fiske CEO / President
Neil Fiske serves as the CEO / President of Billabong.
Scott Hargreaves Global VP Mens Marketing
Scott Hargreaves serves as the Global VP Mens Marketing for Billabong International. Scott started at Billabong... read more
Katie Singer Global Vice President of Merchandising & Design
Katie Singer serves as the Global Vice President of Merchandising & Design of Billabong. Katie currently resides in the... read more
Cathey Curtis Vice President of Global Marketing, Billabong Women's
Cathey Curtis serves as the Vice President of Global Marketing, Billabong Women's of Billabong. Cathey currently resides... read more
Ajai Datta Vice President of NA retail
Ajai Datta serves as the Vice President of NA retail of Billabong. Ajai currently resides in the Orange County,... read more
Jason Shelton Vice President Sales, North America
Jason Shelton serves as the Vice President Sales, North America of Billabong. Jason currently resides in the Orange... read more
Deanna Jackson Vice President Women's Sales
Deanna Jackson serves as the Vice President Women's Sales of Billabong. Deanna currently resides in the Orange County,... read more
Carol Cogan Vice President, Global Total Rewards and HR Systems
Carol Cogan serves as the Vice President, Global Total Rewards and HR Systems of Billabong. Carol currently resides in... read more
Francois Carrete VP Business Development
Francois Carrete serves as the VP Business Development of Billabong. Francois currently resides in the Orange County,... read more
How much do people at Billabong get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Billabong is $107,259, or $51 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $109,294, or $52 per hour.
At Billabong, the highest paid job is a Group Engineering Manager at $208,093 annually and the lowest is a Technical Support at $48,169 annually. Average Billabong salaries by department include: Design at $121,391, Customer Support at $60,738, Operations at $102,388, and Product at $158,705. Half of Billabong salaries are above $109,294.
7 employees at Billabong rank their Compensation in the Bottom 20% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 21 ratings) while 7 employees at Billabong rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 20% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 7 ratings).
Last updated 3 days ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
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1st Percentile $68k | $68k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $89k | $89k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $109k | $109k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $164k | $164k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $222k | $222k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $231k | $231k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $279k | $279k | 100th Percentile |
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Billabong across various culture dimensions.
Billabong PTO policy is a critical component of the benefits package offered to employees.

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Who is the CEO of Billabong?
Billabong CEO is Neil Fiske, their score by employees is 66
What is Billabong eNPS?
The eNPS for Billabong is -14
What is the salary for Engineering Manager in Billabong?
Engineering Manager average salary in the US is 162k
What are the salaries in the IT in Billabong?
The average salaries for IT in Billabong is 103k
Who are Billabong competitors?
Billabong main competitors are Volcom, Quiksilver, Burberry, Oakley