Matt Burns
Senior Manager, Footwear Product Creation @Nike
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WORK HISTORY
Senior Manager, Footwear Product Creation @Nike
Los Angeles, CA, US
As Sr. Manager of Footwear Product Testing at Nike LAHQ, I lead an enterprise-wide field team of managers and analysts supporting Nike, Jordan, and Innovation. My team delivers testing insights across categories including Kobe, Jordan, Nike Basketball, Global Football, Nike SB, Nike x Skims, Training, Sportswear, Kids, Speed, and Innovation.I own and drive Nike LA’s Footwear Testing strategy, aligning with North America leadership to drive cross-functional execution and amplify the voice of the Los Angeles athlete and consumer. I translate data and feedback into insights that shape design, engineering, and go-to-market decisions.I am committed to building high-performing teams, developing both managers and individual contributors, and fostering an inclusive, future-ready culture.
EDUCATION
Western Washington University
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Cultural Anthropology
ABOUT MATT BURNS
I am currently the Senior Manager of Footwear Product Testing at Nike LA, leading a team that supports Nike, Jordan, and Innovation product by translating athlete insight, performance data, and real consumer experience into world-class product.My team partners across Basketball, Global Football, Nike SB, Kids, and Sportswear, ensuring every product meets the highest standards of performance, quality, and consumer relevance. This comes in the form of project management, relationship ownership, and athlete services.With 7+ years in product creation and leadership, I’ve worked across Nike’s most iconic franchises, driving excellence by combining technical knowledge, creative problem-solving, and a deep understanding of athletes and consumers.I’m focused on building strong teams, project management, event management, athlete services, talent development, fueling insights, and creating environments where people consistently deliver their best work.
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