Adidas
Patrick Nava began their work experience in 2003 as an intern at Automobili Lamborghini S.p.A. and later at Audi. In 2006, they interned at McKinsey & Company, Inc. and then joined the company as an Associate in 2007. At McKinsey, they worked as an Engagement Manager and Senior Associate, leading various strategic projects for retail companies. In 2011, they joined Gap Inc. as the Director of Corporate Strategy and later became the Senior Director of Strategic Alliances. In 2016, they transitioned to adidas, where they held the role of VP of Business Development and Head Office before being promoted to the Global Vice President of Product Management Running.
Patrick Nava completed their Master of Science degree in Industrial Engineering from the Università degli Studi di Modena e Reggio Emilia from 2000 to 2007. Patrick then pursued an MBA in Business Administration and Management, General from the University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business from 2009 to 2011. In addition, they obtained certifications in Design Thinking: Implementing the Process and Sales Operations from LinkedIn in 2018.
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Adidas
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Adidas designs and manufactures shoes, clothing and accessories for athletes, and more recently, Adidas has added a lifestyle category to the brand. They are the largest sportswear manufacturer in Europe, headquartered in Herzogenaurach, Germany, and they are the second largest in the space globally after Nike. Adidas employs more than 59,000 people worldwide. Adidas is guided by their purpose, ‘through sport, we have the power to change lives. Everything they do is rooted in sport - the way the company is run, how it works with partners, how it creates products, and how it engages with consumers. Adidas aims to to include and unite people in sport, and to create a more sustainable world as they strive to expand the limits of human possibilities. Some of Adidas’ best know brands include, among others, Ultraboost, NMD, and Superstar for footwear, and franchises such as the MyShelter Jacket, the Tiro Pant, and the Z.N.E. Hoodie for apparel. Adidas also prides itself on innovation, recently commercializing successes like Predator Freak Vegan, a 100% vegan football boot, and Adizero Adios Pro 2, a high-performance running shoe that has been worn in the breaking of six world records.