In 1976 Hakman founded Quiksilver America with Bob McKnight and in 1984 founded Quiksilver Europe with Harry Hodge, Brigitte Darrigrand and John Winship.
Hakman initiated Quiksilver America in 1976 alongside Bob McKnight, and subsequently founded Quiksilver Europe in 1984 with Harry Hodge, Brigitte Darrigrand, and John Winship.