People and process-focused leader with extensive experience across product, brand, and commercial functions at global, high-performing brands including Saucony, HOKA, and Altra. History of building and leading multi-disciplinary product teams that execute against brand strategies in a variety of corporate settings. Proven track record of accelerating growth, elevating design through innovation, gaining market share, enhancing profitability, and managing costs. >Leading Teams: I’ve recruited and led multi-disciplinary product creation teams that execute against brand and corporate strategies. My approach is about presenting a clear vision and empowering teams to perform against shared goals. >Product Strategy: I guide product strategy by mining consumer insights, focusing on franchise development, and empowering design to solve relevant problems for the consumer. I believe great products that move companies forward must solve a unique problem, tell a story, and be aesthetically compelling, and do my best to inspire teams to meet this high standard. >Change Management: I’ve held leadership roles at several fast growing brands. I’ve learned how to build dynamic teams and processes that evolve and as business environments change by presenting a clear vision and developing a shared sense of mission to gain buy in. Areas of expertise: -Leading Teams -Strategic Long-Range Planning-Brand Identity and Strategy -Product Innovation -Merchandising-Channel Distribution Strategy-Consumer Trend Analysis-Change Management -Product Portfolio Management-Visual Brand Language-Global Sourcing-Creative Vision