Chris Bates
Footwear Product Director, Performance and Lifestyle at Cole Haan
- Role
- Footwear Product Director, Performance and Lifestyle at Cole Haan
- Location
- Beaverton, OR, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Chris Bates
A proven leader with diverse experience in footwear and apparel product creation, product marketing, project management, innovation, strategic planning, sourcing, costing, analytics, and process improvement. Expert at gathering consumer insights and driving product excellence. Solution-oriented influencer who seeks to lead process and cultivate strong relationships. Organized, efficient and able to balance multiple priorities. SPECIALTIES: Product Marketing, Consumer Insights, Cross-functional Leadership, Product Innovation, Communication, Line Planning, Sourcing, Strategic Planning, Process Improvement LIFE: husband, father, friend, mentor, coach, soccer player, runner, golfer, artist, photographer, creator, writer, reader, shopper, tech geek, coffee guzzler, sneakerhead
Experience
Footwear Product Director, Performance and Lifestyle
Jul 2021 — Present · Portland, OR, US
Education
Oregon State University
BS, Art - Photography
1998 — 2001
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