Stefano Ferniani
Co-founder and CEO at Okepas
- Role
- Co-founder & CEO at Okepas
- Location
- Seattle, WA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Stefano Ferniani
Experienced leader in Innovation, Digital Transformation, R&D, Sustainability, Design. Extensive background in B2B and B2C, casual and active footwear (Crocs, Nike) and consumer goods (Lego), with strong insights across the whole value chain. Former leader of Global Innovation at Crocs, one of the 10 biggest casual footwear brands worldwide with around 2.6 billion USD annual revenues.Strong entrepreneurship skills with several years of experience running the family business that was successfully acquired by Crocs. Executive MBA in Innovation and Business Creation at the Technical University of Munich (TUM).••••••••@gmail.com
Experience
Co-founder & CEO
Aug 2023 — Present · Salt Lake City, UT, US
Okepas is building the future of footwear—where comfort meets mass customization. Recognized by Harvard Business Press, our model rethinks how sneakers are designed, produced, and experienced.We’re growing internationally across online and retail channels in the U.S, Australia, New Zealand, and Europe, and we’re looking for builders who thrive in fast-moving environments and want real
Education
Technical University of Munich
Executive MBA in Innovation and Business Creation
2017 — 2019
Università degli Studi di Padova
Bachelor's degree, Mechanical Engineering
1995 — 2000
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