Serving as an Advisor to co:collective as part of a first-of-its-kind independent agency network of world class individuals and firms that deliver on a collective promise to clients that they get the very best the business had to offer, with the transparency, communication, and efficiency they would expect from one partner.

Advising on the translation of selected early stage technologies at Stanford. The HIT Program sources, funds and de-risk's technologies from across all Schools and Institutes.

An advisor in Walmart's launch of a new concept called “American Lighthouses,” with the goal of supporting U.S. manufacturing in a sustainable, long-term way. The plan is to unite key stakeholders in specific regions of the country to identify and overcome barriers to U.S. production. These Lighthouses will bring together participants from the supplier community, including manufacturers and NGOs, as well as others from academia, government, and local economic development groups.

Sustainability - Innovation - LeadershipAn industry veteran with over 40 years of experience in the apparel and footwear industries. Fluent in leadership management, sustainability, and management processes and systems that form the backbone of development and production. A recognized textile, hardware and technology R&D expert having developed countless products, new construction techniques, factory equipment, technologies and materials. A frequent speaker, Randy is known and respected throughout the industry; he has taught numerous management seminars, and serves on several industry boards.Primarily advise brands and technologies in sustainable product development and circularity strategy.

Lead the Apparel and Footwear Material Innovation Teams, and Under Armour's Lighthouse Technology Development, Integration, and Makers Space within the Under Armour Innovation organization. Seamlessly supporting both innovation-driven growth and the Under Armour mission to Make All Athletes Better.

Lead the Apparel and Footwear Material Innovation teams within the Under Armour Innovation organization that seamlessly supports both innovation-driven growth and the Under Armour mission To Make All Athletes Better.

Operation Warm, Inc. today announced that Randy Harward, Vice President of Materials at Under Armour and retired Vice President of Advanced Research and Development for Patagonia, Inc. will be joining the Board of Directors.“We are so honored that Randy is joining our board,” said Richard Sanford, Founder and Chairman of Operation Warm. Randy Harward’s 26 years at Patagonia, Inc. and current position at Under Armour brings Operation Warm executive-level insight to the continuous progress of both the quality and appearance of the coats that are custom-produced for Operation Warm’s charitable work. “Joining Operation Warm’s board is exciting for me,” said Harward. “I love the mission and believe so wholeheartedly in providing basic needs to impoverished kids in our country. The fact that Operation Warm is committed to domestic production in order to help provide sustainable jobs for Americans makes the story that much richer. I look forward to helping Operation Warm expand their domestic production in years to come, and to ensuring that we are providing the highest quality coats to these kids.”

We are 50 of the world’s leading companies working together to create the innovation results that shape our future. Innovators International was founded by a group of corporate innovation leaders, are directed by our members, do not allow competitors, and are by invite only. We hold work sessions throughout the year and and share a set of services to improve our innovation departments, to make top-line growth reliable and repeatable, and in the long run we help each other build the most cutting edge approach to innovation.

High profile industry veteran with over 35 years of experience in the Outdoor Industry. A recognized textile, hardware and technology R&D expert having developed countless products, new construction techniques, factory equipment, technologies and materials. Experienced building management systems that are capable, systemic, and process-centered and have helped many companies around the globe improve manufacturing and procedures to make the best quality products possible, with operations and services that are integrated and continuously improving. Former positions include 26 years with Patagonia, Inc. as Quality Director and Vice President of Advanced R&D. A frequent speaker known and respected throughout the industry. Taught numerous management seminars, and served on several industry boards including, currently, the board of the American Apparel Producers Network (AAPN).Specializing in: - R&D- Product Development- Leadership Development- Environmental Sustainability- Quality Management- Production Management- Factory Optimization- Social Responsibility

At Patagonia starting in 1987 and for ten years prior to joining Patagonia managed several Patagonia distributors. As VP of Advanced Research and Development I lead new textile and hardware innovation, new product construction techniques, Field Testing and the Patagonia R & D Center. My role was broad, with involvement in all aspects of development, product and service operations having also served as Sr. Director of Research and Quality, Quality Director, Director of Environmental R&D, and as Director of Raw Material and New Technology Development. Decades of experience in quality assurance, quality engineering and factory management including auditing of all potential new Patagonia factories world-wide. Also helped assess environmental impacts and the development and successful implementation of more sustainable strategies.

Western Mountaineering, San Jose, CAGeneral ManagerManaged and coordinated every aspect of this 35 person, $2.5 million, three location retail and manufacturing enterprise. Developed the company’s first purpose and values statements. Created a complete “open-book” financial management system.. Took the company’s payables from $700,000 at over 120 days overdue to current within one year. Increased overall inventory turns from 2 to 4.5/year. This position taught me more than any other about the true potential of employees, a life altering experience.