Charles Mellen
Founder and CEO | Knack Inc.
- Role
- Founder and CEO at Knack, Inc
- Location
- Barrington, RI, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Charles Mellen
Chad Mellen is a forward-thinking executive with a history of success in providing transformational leadership to global organizations; steering companies through periods of stress, redirection, and growth, leading them to emerge as compelling consumer choices. He is known as a sales and profitability driver delivering results in all market conditions and in resource-constrained environments. A passionate brand champion, Chad helps companies overcome the threat of brand irrelevancy, developing strategy based on a deep and grounded understanding of consumers’ needs.A respected leader who sets clear direction and engages teams to achieve shared goals, he consistently builds and motivates global organizations, providing strategic vision to move brand-enhancing, value-generating initiatives forward.
Experience
Founder and CEO
Jan 2016 — Present · Providence County, RI, US
Founder of innovative direct-to-consumer brand changing the $32B business and travel bag categories through a collection of products that allow consumers to live a One Bag Life.
Education
The Wharton School
Bachelor of Science, Economics; Dual Concentration – Strategic Policy & Planning and Finance
Skills
- Competitive Analysis
- Innovation
- Change Management
- International Marketing
- Apparel
- Global Marketing
- Product Launch
- Brand Development
- Leadership Development
- Strategic Planning
- Brand Positioning
- Home Furnishings
- Business Strategy
- New Product Development
- Fmcg (Fast Moving Consumer Products)
- Operational Planning
- Market Positioning
- Product Development
- Business Development
- Strategy
- E-Commerce
- Organizational Design
- Brand Management
- Cross-Functional Team Leadership
- Marketing Strategy
- Global Distribution Strategy
- Travel Goods
- Talent Management
- Sales Strategy
- Luxury Brands
- Product Management
- Customer Insight
- Footwear
- Employee Engagement
- Turnaround Leadership
- Mergers & Acquisitions (M&a)
- Pe (Private Equity) Backed Companies
- Consumer Insights
- Accessories
- Retail
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