David J. Katz Email & Phone Number

Influence and persuasion, also known as marketing, are part science, part art, and mostly alchemy. I am executive vice president, chief marketing officer (and alchemist-in-residence) at Randa Apparel & Accessories, a multinational consumer products business and one of the world's leading fashion and lifestyle companies.With over 20 years of experience in the consumer products industry, I specialize in identifying and applying actionable insights, data, story-telling, technology, analytics, and behavioral economics to understand and influence consumer behavior. I am honored to collaborate with outstanding executives on strategy, P&L, M&A, Artificial Intelligence, and digital transformation. I have oversight of cross-functional teams and agencies across multiple geographies and am responsible for the management of our owned and licensed brand portfolio, consumer insights, intellectual property, and integrated marketing.It is my good fortune to collaborate with remarkable brands, including Levi’s, Haggar, Dickies, Tommy Hilfiger, Calvin Klein, Columbia Sportswear, Cole Haan, Ralph Lauren, Totes, Isotoner, and Tommy Bahama.As an alchemist, I transmute marketing into revenues at 20,000 points of sale (and millions of page views) inclusive of Macy’s, Kohl’s, Amazon, Nordstrom, Walmart, Target, Costco, Hudson's Bay, Liverpool, Marks & Spencer, David Jones, Printemps, and El Cortes Ingles.Stimulus and response often derive from sharing great stories, I am privileged to speak in public, co-author a best-selling book, and have published many articles. My words and exploits have been shared in the Wall Street Journal, CNBC, CNN, The New York Times, Business Insider, New York Magazine, Women's Wear Daily, Huffington Post, and other media.Throughout my career, I have been influenced by great companies and leaders, including American Express, Red Cats, QVC, and McKinsey & Company. In particular, I am inspired & challenged by my extraordinary CEO at Randa Apparel & Accessories. ALCHEMY: A science or philosophy that transforms something ordinary into something extraordinary, often through mysterious means.We cannot navigate a new landscape with old maps. MEETING REQUESTS:Please research our company and provide concrete recommendations on how you can add value, your business model, cost metrics, and relevant references so we may respond appropriately. You should visit www.randa.net, www.shoptribalfashion.com, www.totes.com, and www.haggar.com. Contact information is available at https://randa.net/contact.