In order to complete the abovementioned tasks, the following skills and experience are required: Experience in long-term planning, market analysis, M&A evaluation, and financial modeling to drive growth and value creation; Experience identifying and activating new revenue streams through licensing, innovation, and category/channel expansion; Experience leading the full deal lifecycle, including due diligence, valuation, integration, and cross-functional alignment; Experience forging, negotiating, and managing strategic alliances, while navigating high-touch external stakeholder relationships; Experience collaborating across diverse teams and with C-suite leadership to ensure seamless execution of strategic initiatives; Experience evolving digital platforms, consumer trends, and emerging technologies to expand brand reach and relevance; Experience distilling complex ideas and influencing senior stakeholders; Experience in the fashion and sporting goods industries, with a strong understanding of market cycles, consumer behavior, and brand development; Experience with international markets, product creation, and supply chain management, enabling seamless execution from strategy to shelf; Experience driving corporate growth initiatives, managing brand expansion, and executing complex M&A transactions from evaluation through integration; Experience with global operations, including product creation, supply chain dynamics, and international market strategy; and Experience in high-growth, entrepreneurial, or private equity-backed environments, with a track record of delivering measurable impact. Requires a Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in Business, Economics, Finance, or a related field, and at least seven (7) years of experience as a Chief Executive, General Manager or related occupation with leadership experience in strategy, business development, or M&A within the consumer, fashion, or sporting goods industries.