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Global Product Director - Skateboarding and BMX
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Vans, a VF Company
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Global Product Director - Skateboarding and BMX
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Long Beach, California, United States
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David Atkinson is listed as Global Product Director - Skateboarding and BMX at Vans, a VF Company, based in Long Beach, California, United States. AeroLeads shows a matched LinkedIn profile for David Atkinson.
David Atkinson previously worked as Global Product Director - Skateboarding and BMX Footwear and Apparel at Vans, A Vf Company and Global Senior Product Manager, Vans Skateboarding Footwear at Vans, A Vf Company. David Atkinson studied at University Of Nottingham.
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About David Atkinson
From the beginning of my career I have followed my tireless passion for skateboarding culture, footwear and apparel, and the people and brands that push it forward.This passion has guided me on a journey from London to California via Switzerland, through many of the key nodes of the footwear and apparel industry: Retail management, Buying, Product creation, Merchandising...and eventually into to my current position as Director of Product Management for Vans Skateboarding at Vans HQ in Costa Mesa California.
Listed skills include Merchandising, Retail, Sports Marketing, Footwear, and 10 others.
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Global Product Director - Skateboarding And Bmx Footwear And Apparel
Current
Feb 2023 - Present
Global Senior Product Manager, Vans Skateboarding Footwear
Aug 2022 - Feb 2023
Emea Senior Merchandising Manager, Action Sports Footwear And Apparel
Apr 2020 - Feb 2023
Emea Merchandising Manager - Action Sports And Best Level
I provide product line management expertise for Vans Action Sports footwear (Skateboard, Surf and Snowboard) as well as collaborations. I act as the category/consumer/product/market expert in EMEA for Skateboarding.
Mar 2017 - Apr 2020
Head Buyer And Product Manager
While at Slam i was responsible for buying and merchandising for all 3 physical locations and the website. I was also responsible for Slam branded product and collaborations - during my time at Slam i set-up and delivered successful co-branded collaborations with:-Vans-HUF-Dickies-DC
Jan 2013 - Feb 2017
Buyer And Manager At Absolute-Snow
After setting up Absolute's first brick and mortar retail location, I was responsible for footwear and skateboard hard wear buying for both the online and the retail destinations.
Feb 2011 - Dec 2012
Staff Trainer
During my time at S+R I was responsible for product and sales training for staff across the chains 20 retail locations.
Sep 2007 - Feb 2011
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David Atkinson education
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University Of Nottingham
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Epsom College
Bachelor Of Arts - Ba
University Of Nottingham
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What company does David Atkinson work for?
David Atkinson works for Vans, a VF Company.
What is David Atkinson's role at Vans, a VF Company?
David Atkinson is listed as Global Product Director - Skateboarding and BMX at Vans, a VF Company.
Where is David Atkinson based?
David Atkinson is based in Long Beach, California, United States while working with Vans, a VF Company.
What companies has David Atkinson worked for?
David Atkinson has worked for Vans, A Vf Company, Slam City Skates, Absolute-Snow.Co.Uk, and Snow + Rock.
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David Atkinson studied at University Of Nottingham.
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David Atkinson is listed with skills including Merchandising, Retail, Sports Marketing, Footwear, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Sales, and Apparel.
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