Chris Bate

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VP Sales Canada @ United Kingdom
United Kingdom
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About Chris Bate

Chris Bate has over 30 years of Business and enterprise experience as a multi functional Pan European Business Leader with extensive Global collaboration aligning Business Strategies, Objectives and goals. He has lived and worked in Canada (9 years), United Kingdom and Netherlands(19 years) fulfilling a diverse number of Senior roles with Blue Chip publicly traded companies (Fortune 500), including Nike.Chris has proven track record of commercial success (Under Armour 14 Quarters of consecutive growth, Total Business CAGR of 50% per annum) . He has established capabilities of creating Strategies, supporting Processes (Operations and analytics including several SAP implementations) and building complimentary Organization Structures leading highly motivated TEAMS to achieve business results. He has a strong working knowledge, connections and networks across multiple disciplines excelling at Product, Merchandising, Account Management, Commerce, Marketing, DTC, Retail and Finance. He is a passionate and enthusiastic Leader who has the desire and ambition to influence and encourage change whilst exceeding expectations and delivering on committed results. He is intellectually curious and continually promoting change.

Chris Bate's Current Company Details
Hi Tec Sports

Hi Tec Sports

VP Sales Canada
United Kingdom
Chris Bate Work Experience Details
  • Hi Tec Sports
    Vp Sales Canada
    Hi Tec Sports
    United Kingdom
  • Self-Employed
    Entrepreneur, Business Owner, C-Suite Consultant, Ned, Investor ++++
    Self-Employed Apr 2023 - Present
    Greater Manchester, England, United Kingdom
    Multiple enterprises.
  • Growth Company-Business Growth Hub (Start Smart)
    Enterprise Advisor
    Growth Company-Business Growth Hub (Start Smart) Jan 2021 - Apr 2023
    Manchester Area, United Kingdom
    • Served a multitude of Clients and Industries (Est. 150+), with varying needs and demands including (EU Sourcing/Digital Strategy/Networking-Prospecting/Recruitment/Refining Comp. advantages/Target Market/Governance/Compliance/GDPR/EU Transition/Cash Flow/P&L and innovation.• Clients include, Bespoke Tailor, Women’s Fitness apparel, Tax R&D rebate specialist, Surveyor, Cyber Security Ap, PPC Specialist, Customized Lingerie, Bespoke Trailers, On-line Experiential and Education company, Women’s High Fashion clothing line, E-Bikes, Civil Engineering, App development.• Digital Springboard Masterclass for developing Digital footprint on a budget (Analytics) including Google analytics/SEO/PPC/G-Matrix/Hot Jar/Word Press/Website Diagnostics etc.)• Workshop and individual mentoring for x5 Salford University Kickstart young entrepreneurs.• Workshop Development (7day program), “Business on The Go” x3 for a Cohort of 15 Clients (Finance/Merchandising/Digital/Strategy-Structure-Process/USP’s and Merchandising Excellence)• Resilience surveys for COVID and EU transition impacts.• Work with Government finance programs, Innovation Vouchers/Bounce Back Loans/Access to Finance/ERDF. Including Social Enterprises, CIC’s-Third sector• Networking assistance to Clients including BNI/FSB/Linked-in Strategies etc.• GDPR/Cyber Safety Workshops• GC-Finance Angel Investors forum for companies looking for investment (Includes Maven Capitol)• Linkedin Strategy Master Class attendance (April 29th)• Numerous additional referrals and advisories. (NHS related COVID Rapid tests)/Equestrian Company/On-Line Customized Sneakers/MediMusic- Alzheimer’s relief tech)• Established contacts and partnerships with MMU/Manchester Fashion Institute/Salford Uni, Graphene (GEIK) Org, Dale Carnegie organisation, KPMG (Emerging giants) Ernst and Young (Velocity program)• Spark2Scale workshops x2: https://www.businessgrowthhub.com/services/spark2scale-from-business-growth-hub
  • Incub8 Advisory/Consultancy, Business Development Branded Sporting Goods Sector.
    Experienced Managing Director Europe, Consultancy For Pe/Listed Companies
    Incub8 Advisory/Consultancy, Business Development Branded Sporting Goods Sector. Jan 2018 - Dec 2020
    United Kingdom
    • Private Equity Project: L. Catterton PE Consultancy for Inventory Correction of one of their Apparel Sports Brands• Central Attack NL and Nike: Advisory project for new footwear accessory opportunity for Nike Global Distribution• Private Equity Project: Living Bridge consultancy for UK Brand Acquisition (NDA in place)• Kendal and Kylie (Jenner) Jeanswear EMEA Distribution prospect. Project with Harlem based Di Martino Consulting.• Advisory on a North African Country National Football TEAM Kit Sponsorship. (NDA in place)• Thermo Patch (Almere, NL) exploratory project initiation for customized logo branding • GLG Consultancy ONLINE Solutions TEAM member. (Member with Mosaic and Guidepoint)• Betta Batteries/Green Rhino, providing unique BATTERY energy and storage solutions, commercial consultancy for multiple Retail chains.• Plasma Made Air: Air purification technology (Anti COVID applications) Commercial Distribution role.• Volunteer work at Meubelwerf (Hilversum) an adult rehabilitation center (Social Enterprise).• Consultancy Project at KIQ E-Scooters (EHQ NL) Initiated 20th August 2020 based in Stockport.
  • Under Armour
    Pan European Md/Vp Under Armour
    Under Armour Jun 2014 - Dec 2017
    Amsterdam Area, Netherlands
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=McVmIOlSoSQ
  • Incub8.Bv Business Consultancy
    Managing Director Emea Business Consultant
    Incub8.Bv Business Consultancy Jul 2013 - May 2014
    Amsterdam Area, Netherlands
    EMEA Fashion and Lifestyle Footwear & Apparel Licensing, Distribution and Sales planning. Strategic Account Development. Footwear Conceptualising, Category Development, Merchandising, Design and Product Management Consultancy.Partnerships including: French Connection Mens Global Footwear (London), Highline United EMEA (Munich), Le Coq Sportif International (Paris), Hudson O'Neil Consultants (California) RobertoVasi (New York)Responsibilities• Michael Kors Men’s Global Footwear License proposal commissioned by Hudson O'Neil (EMEA Agent, distributor, Key Account, Channel, 3PL assessment, 2014-2017 Sales plan and P&L development)• French Connection Men’s Global Footwear Management Consultancy with Highline United (Elie Tahari, Julian Hakes, Nylo and Luxury Rebel Hi Fashion Women's) including EMEA Product and Merchandising plan with Sp14 GTM, Presentation of the Brand at Premium/Pure/Micam and GDS. Major Account presentations including Office/AW/Take Off/Bijenkorf/La Redoute/V&D/ECI/Selfridges/Dune/ASOS/Zalando etc• Gannex Raincoats (UK), Business plan development for acquisition and Global re-launch• Innovation Project for Cycling inspired Metro/Retro/Techno fashion Footwear collection and transition Apparel. • Le Coq Sportif, consulting on Strategic Account development (Foot Locker focus)"Nurturing, developing and sustainably growing brands profitably in EMEA"
  • Plg/(Wolverine Post Buy Out) Saucony, Sperry Top Siders Keds And Robeez
    Vp/Managing Director Emea
    Plg/(Wolverine Post Buy Out) Saucony, Sperry Top Siders Keds And Robeez Nov 2010 - Jun 2013
    Heerhugowaard, The Netherlands
    Managing PLG Footwear Brands in EMEA, Sperry, Keds, Pro Keds, Saucony, Stride RiteResponsibilities• P&L/EBIT responsibility for EMEA Business 2012-13 Plan $100 Million, • Developed EMEA’s Strategic Plan and Budget 2011-2015 (Collaborated on all individual Brand Strategic Plans) Identified Key Cities, Key Accounts and Mapped Distribution• LRP (Long range Planning) and QTR Reviews for and on behalf of CBI Board• 150 FTE’s (Indirect Heads approx. 150) Including Pan Euro Distribution Centre, Customer Service, Shared Services (Direct reports 5 directors and 3 Managers) • 2012 SAP implementation (9 months), including Max Credible A/R system
  • Nike
    Nike Ne/Nece Merchandising Director
    Nike 2007 - Nov 2010
    Hilversum
  • Nike
    Nike Various Sales And Business Roles (Canada, Uk And Emea) Incuding Emea Foot Locker Gm
    Nike Nov 1996 - Aug 2010
    Canada, Uk And The Netherlands
  • Hi Tec Sports
    Vp Sales Canada
    Hi Tec Sports 1994 - 1996
    Toronto
  • Puma
    Product, Sales And Brand Management (Canada)
    Puma 1991 - 1994
  • Puma
    Product Manager (Uk)
    Puma 1986 - 1991

Chris Bate Skills

Merchandising Product Development Strategic Planning Marketing Strategy Brand Development Business Strategy Footwear Forecasting P&l Budgeting New Business Development Product Management Team Building Team Leadership Team Management Sales Management Coaching

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