Senior executive with proven success in the sports & entertainment industry, with over 25 years of profitable global brand building, directing international distribution and supply chain management. Strong expertise in developing and bringing elite global brands from the US and Europe to key emerging markets in Asia Pacific and Latin America, as well as developing brands in the US and North America. Vertical leadership of upgraded and expanded global supply chain to enable and accelerate profitable sales growth and market penetration through new product categories and market sectors, problem solving and more profitable operational execution, as well as expanded international distribution resulting in increased revenues, greater profitability and quicker ROI. Through team building, directs disciplines such as product concepts & development, global sourcing and supply chain management, merchandising and operations, international sales & marketing, as well as adherence to social compliance and sustainability mandates.