Experience

D3O

• United Kingdom
• Chemical Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Head of Product

  • Sep 2020 - Present

  • Lead and assume responsibility for the strategic direction, enhancement and financial performance of D3O’s new product development pipeline• Define a clear and ambitious R&D and Stage Gate projects 2-year road map, to support the realization of the Sales Plan objectives • Synchronise and balance short term development sprints with long term innovation programs against the company’s revenue generation requirements• Work closely with Key Accounts Category Managers to align D3O innovation programs with their road maps• Develop comprehensive screening and analytical tools to filter and sequence project ideas in order to safeguard the company ROI• Manage and allocate the Technology team resources by setting clear priorities and adjusting the pipeline size and project portfolio mix • Develop the company’s competitors, suppliers and regulatory intelligence tools to feed ideation and ensure relevancy• Support the Sales team in converting new customer targets with Technology resources: pitching, concepting, sampling, testing• Collaborate with the Sales and Marketing teams to train Business Development Managers on new product introductions• Constantly challenge and revise established NPD processes and promote a flexible, cost-sensitive, common-sense-based approach to innovation• Report on pipeline execution and KPIs to the Senior Management Team Show less

• Senior Program Manager

  • Jan 2017 - Sep 2020

  • Head the company’s project management team​• Work B2B across multiple industries: military, sports, motorcycling, electronics & industrial ​• Manage a diversified portfolio of 25-30 concurrent projects: new product development, new material development and operations projects• Establish project briefings with customers, prioritise requirements, highlight trade-offs, define road maps and negotiate R&D fees • Lead large (15+ people) cross-functional project teams from scoping, through to feasibility study, development, pre-production and launch• Set detailed projects budget and monitor/adjust throughout project execution• Co-developed with the US Department of Defense, 3M, Vibram, Adidas, Scott Sports, Schutt Sports, Gear4, FOX, CCM, Mechanix, Targus, Snickers• Set up new capabilities and negotiate with factories in USA, Europe and Asia• Define, monitor and analyse project portfolio KPIs to ensure project delivery excellence​• Act as Company Process Owner, implementing Stage Gate methodology and project management best practice across divisions Show less



Scott Sports SA

• Sporting Goods Manufacturing
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Global Product Line Manager

  • Sep 2013 - Jan 2017

  • Managed the global sports eyewear product lines: motocross goggles, winter goggles and sunglasses • Defined the 3-year product road maps, associated R&D and go-to-market investment plans • Successfully led the new product development and launch of 14 innovative, award-winning products • Collaborated closely with engineering/CAD, design, sales and marketing teams to reach optimal trade-off between the vision of the product, time to market and product cost • Worked alongside athletes and opinion leaders to develop the best industrial design and UX • Introduced and led interdisciplinary product innovation workshops within the division • Coordinated product specifications, sourcing, feasibility studies, sampling, mass production and QC with factories • Defined ranges structure, graphics, retail prices and margin strategy • Presented new products and collections at conferences to sales representatives, country managers and media • Remained up-to-date with competitors and innovations (trade shows: ISPO, EICMA, Eurobike) • Managed a full-time Junior Product Manager Show less



Salomon

• France
• Sporting Goods
• 700 & Above Employee

• Product Line Manager Assistant

  • Sep 2011 - Dec 2012

  • Supported the helmets, goggles & back protectors Global Product Manager • Briefed and led the product development process and go to market strategy of 2013 “Hacker” freeski helmet • Participated in the definition of the 3-year product road map for 3 product lines • Carried out market research for the launch of a brand-new category • Analysed yearly sales and made range recommendations to senior management • Supported the helmets, goggles & back protectors Global Product Manager • Briefed and led the product development process and go to market strategy of 2013 “Hacker” freeski helmet • Participated in the definition of the 3-year product road map for 3 product lines • Carried out market research for the launch of a brand-new category • Analysed yearly sales and made range recommendations to senior management