Adidas
Vanessa Abrahams-John has extensive work experience in various industries and roles. Vanessa is currently working at Adidas, where they hold the position of Vice President Human Resources and Senior Vice President - Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. Prior to this, they worked at Linde as the Director of Global Diversity, Inclusion, and Talent Acquisition for almost a decade. Before Linde, they were a Senior Legal Counsel at Praxair, Inc., where they played a crucial role in several strategic acquisitions and divestitures. Vanessa also has experience in academia, serving as an Adjunct Professor of Law at Pace University School of Law. Vanessa started their career as a Corporate Associate at Dewey Ballantine LLP and later at Weil Gotshal and Manges, focusing on corporate financing and restructuring law, and general corporate, M&A, and restructuring law, respectively.
Vanessa Abrahams-John completed their Doctor of Law degree (J.D.) from Howard University School of Law in the years 2004 to 2007. Prior to that, they obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Physiology, General from Western University.
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.