Benjamin Edwards

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Principal, Brand Concepts and Olympics @ Nike
Portland, OR, US
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Portland, Oregon Metropolitan Area, United States
About Benjamin Edwards

I’m a dynamic, results-driven, Product and Marketing executive, passionate about driving brand growth with compelling products and meaningful partnerships. I take "diamond in the rough" ideas, work the edges, and make them shine.As a creative leader, brand builder, and lifelong learner, I’ve driven transformative growth by merging consumer-centered insights with corporate purpose to inspire and mobilize teams for success. My career highlights include spearheading iconic product collaborations and programs such as PRODUCT (RED), Hurley H2O, and Nike Sustainable Innovation.I specialize in creating stategies that fuel brand growth, product innovations, and consumer engagement.PRODUCT & MERCHANDISING ✦ Directed multitiered product lines including footwear, apparel and equipment ✦ Orchestrated Premium Collabs and Innovation as product incubatorsBRAND STRATEGY ✦ Created frameworks and implemented new brand concepts that excite and delight consumers ✦ Developed sports marketing programing with 4x social media reach and impactCONSUMER INSIGHTS & ANALYTICS ✦ Led Digital Transformation initiatives creating ecosystems for insights and marketplace activities ✦ Created digital products / apps focusing on consumer behavior and membership opportunitiesTEAM LEADERSHIP ✦ Managed diverse teams with authenticity and positive inspiration ✦ Successfully hired and promoted teammates at all levels of organizationWHERE WE ARE HEADED…I love a good adventure and a good challenge, so I see exciting things in our industry’s future. Everything is moving faster and becoming more technical. The success of companies will hinge more and more on their use of data and analytics, but creativity and consumer inspiration are still paramount. Those who successfully merge Brand, Product, and Purpose through the eyes-of-the-customer, will be the ones who stay ahead.

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Principal, Brand Concepts and Olympics
Portland, OR, US
Benjamin Edwards Work Experience Details
  • Nike
    Principal, Brand Concepts And Olympics
    Nike
    Portland, Or, Us
  • Meaningful Brandz
    Managing Principal Consultant
    Meaningful Brandz 2024 - Present
    Oregon, United States
    Consulting services specializing in crafting and executing strategic frameworks for companies seeking to amplify their social impact and brand purpose for long-term growth. (Brand Strategy & ESG)
  • Nike
    Senior Director, Consumer Insights
    Nike 2020 - 2024
    Beaverton, Oregon, United States
    Amplifying the "Voice of the Athlete" by orchestrating consumer-centered insights to unlock opportunity for Nike. (Product Optimization, Sustainability, Personalization, Marketing Science, & Consumer Experience)
  • Nike
    Senior Director, Connected Product
    Nike 2018 - 2020
    Beaverton, Oregon, United States
    Led Product Authentication effort to create item-level, digital ecosystem (including mobile app creation) for marketplace management, supply chain tracing, and forward-looking consumer experiences.
  • Nike
    Senior Director, Advanced Innovation & Sustainability
    Nike 2016 - 2018
    Beaverton, Oregon, United States
    Established vision, operating model, and brand comms strategy for a partnership plan, including world-class athletes, that would inspire and scale sustainability concepts through the "Future of Sport" initiative.
  • Hurley
    Vice President, Sports Marketing & Outreach
    Hurley 2010 - 2016
    Costa Mesa, California, United States
    Established Corporate Responsibility function (outreach & sustainability) through Hurley H2O platform by leveraging championship athletes and core consumers creating a movement to combat water scarcity at global level. "1 in 6 people do not have access to clean water, 5 in 6 can help."
  • Converse
    General Manager & Senior Product Director, Footwear Product & Merchandising
    Converse 2006 - 2010
    Boston, Massachusetts, United States
    Led partnership between Converse and Product (RED) organization for $140M+ contribution model to to fight AIDS in Africa while directed footwear strategies and digital concepts for all product tiers related to Chuck Taylor and One Star franchises (premium & Target USA). Pioneered "First-String" division for Limited Edition products (Comme des Garçons, Undefeated, Fragment, Patta, Ramones, Damien Hirst, Missoni, etc).
  • Nike
    Marketing Manager & Retail Administration (Multiple Roles)
    Nike Oct 1996 - Oct 2006
    Beaverton, Oregon, United States
    Marketing Manager | Specialty Footwear & Equipment Buyer DTC | Apparel Merchandise Planner
  • Corvallis Knights
    Marketing Director
    Corvallis Knights 2004 - 2006
    Oregon, United States
    Sports marketing and brand refresh for collegiate / semi-pro baseball team and consumer experience.

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Benjamin Edwards attended Portland State University - School Of Business.

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