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