Benjamin Edwards Email and Phone Number
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 OlympicsNikePortland, Or, Us -
Managing Principal ConsultantMeaningful Brandz 2024 - PresentOregon, United StatesConsulting 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) -
Senior Director, Consumer InsightsNike 2020 - 2024Beaverton, Oregon, United StatesAmplifying the "Voice of the Athlete" by orchestrating consumer-centered insights to unlock opportunity for Nike. (Product Optimization, Sustainability, Personalization, Marketing Science, & Consumer Experience) -
Senior Director, Connected ProductNike 2018 - 2020Beaverton, Oregon, United StatesLed Product Authentication effort to create item-level, digital ecosystem (including mobile app creation) for marketplace management, supply chain tracing, and forward-looking consumer experiences. -
Senior Director, Advanced Innovation & SustainabilityNike 2016 - 2018Beaverton, Oregon, United StatesEstablished 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. -
Vice President, Sports Marketing & OutreachHurley 2010 - 2016Costa Mesa, California, United StatesEstablished 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." -
General Manager & Senior Product Director, Footwear Product & MerchandisingConverse 2006 - 2010Boston, Massachusetts, United StatesLed 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). -
Marketing Manager & Retail Administration (Multiple Roles)Nike Oct 1996 - Oct 2006Beaverton, Oregon, United StatesMarketing Manager | Specialty Footwear & Equipment Buyer DTC | Apparel Merchandise Planner -
Marketing DirectorCorvallis Knights 2004 - 2006Oregon, United StatesSports marketing and brand refresh for collegiate / semi-pro baseball team and consumer experience.
Benjamin Edwards Education Details
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Advertising Management & Marketing Strategy
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Benjamin Edwards works for Nike
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Benjamin Edwards's current role is Principal, Brand Concepts and Olympics.
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Benjamin Edwards attended Portland State University - School Of Business.
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