Following 20+ years as a global Nike executive, my next flight is focused on applying my Swoosh consumer, brand, product & digital foundation to the sports/health/wellness industry, with an emphasis on sports technology.In addition to providing strategic business/marketing leadership to start-ups & emerging growth companies, I've expanded my skill set & experiences to include digital marketing, e-commerce, corporate culture, and investor relations.Currently leading marketing, commerce and partnerships for BOOST, a SaaS provider of full-stack data management, AI-generated content, and commercial solutions for Sports, Media & Gaming industries. (This opportunity evolved into a full-time role following a successful contract initiated by my firm NextFlight Consulting LLC.)Below is a summary of my most valuable experiences, based on insights I’ve received from C-Suite, BOD & co-founding leaders:• Fortune 100 leadership roles across Marketing, Product, Merchandising, Sales & Licensing;• Developed strategic growth plans for businesses ranging from $25M-$1B;• Partnered with the world’s best sports leagues, teams & athletes, amassing valuable applications of leadership, strategy & success;• Established/managed DTC retail operations & partnered with industry omnichannel leaders (Dick's Sporting Goods, Foot Locker, Fanatics) & commerce platforms (Shopify);• Defined brand positioning, identity, & strategy for numerous B2B/B2C business units, including leading agency selection/management processes;• Served in Nike’s new products division -- identified/analyzed/launched numerous classifications (including wearable technologies & sports equipment);• Recognized as a benchmark team & individual leader, with extensive experience creating organizations to on-board/serve new businesses (NFL, Olympics);• Selected for Nike's Xcelerate Enterprise Leadership Training program (one of 50 global candidates annually);• Skilled in public speaking to groups of all sizes/global geographies;• Compiled decades of crisis management experience.AREAS OF EXPERTISE:• Strategic Planning• Team Leadership• Brand Identity/Management• Licensing/Partnership Management• Digital Marketing• Product/Merchandising• Sports Marketing
Listed skills include Leadership, Merchandising, Consumer Products, Sporting Goods, and 15 others.