Kevin Fleer Email & Phone Number

London, England, United Kingdom

• Lead and assume responsibility for the strategic direction, enhancement and financial performance of D3O’s new product development pipeline
• Define a clear and ambitious R&D and Stage Gate projects 2-year road map, to support the realization of the Sales Plan objectives
• Synchronise and balance short term development sprints with long term innovation programs against the company’s revenue generation requirements
• Work closely with Key Accounts Category Managers to align D3O innovation programs with their road maps
• Develop comprehensive screening and analytical tools to filter and sequence project ideas in order to safeguard the company ROI
• Manage and allocate the Technology team resources by setting clear priorities and adjusting the pipeline size and project portfolio mix

London, Royaume-Uni

• Head the company’s project management team​
• Work B2B across multiple industries: military, sports, motorcycling, electronics & industrial ​
• Manage a diversified portfolio of 25-30 concurrent projects: new product development, new material development and operations projects
• Establish project briefings with customers, prioritise requirements, highlight trade-offs, define road maps and negotiate R&D fees
• Lead large (15+ people) cross-functional project teams from scoping, through to feasibility study, development, pre-production and launch
• Set detailed projects budget and monitor/adjust throughout project execution

Bern Area, Switzerland

• Managed the global sports eyewear product lines: motocross goggles, winter goggles and sunglasses
• Defined the 3-year product road maps, associated R&D and go-to-market investment plans
• Successfully led the new product development and launch of 14 innovative, award-winning products
• Collaborated closely with engineering/CAD, design, sales and marketing teams to reach optimal trade-off between the vision of the product, time to market and product cost
• Worked alongside athletes and opinion leaders to develop the best industrial design and UX
• Introduced and led interdisciplinary product innovation workshops within the division

Annecy

• Supported the helmets, goggles & back protectors Global Product Manager
• Briefed and led the product development process and go to market strategy of 2013 “Hacker” freeski helmet
• Participated in the definition of the 3-year product road map for 3 product lines
• Carried out market research for the launch of a brand-new category
• Analysed yearly sales and made range recommendations to senior management

Master Of Science In Management, New Product Development & Product Marketing Major

- New Product Development - Product Portfolio Management - Project Management (PMI, 6-Sigma, Lean) - Brand Management - Marketing &.

Faculty Of Business Administration, Product Marketing & Entrepreneurship

- Marketing Strategy - New Product Development & Design - Entrepreneurship - Buyer Behaviour

Classes Préparatoires Economiques Et Commerciales

2-year university program dedicated to the preparation of the competitive entrance examinations for French Graduate Schools – Paris, France

Baccalauréat, Sciences, Grade A Pass

French secondary school diploma