John Colonna

CEO · ELEVATE Outdoor Collective

Seattle, WA

Work Experience

CEO

ELEVATE Outdoor Collective

2021 – 2024

President

ELEVATE Outdoor Collective

2018 – 2021

Global VP/GM, Apparel and Accessories

Converse

2016 – 2018

Global GM CONS Footwear, Apparel & Accessories

Converse

2014 – 2016

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Global VP of Merchandising and Design

Levi's

2009 – 2014

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Global Category Apparel Lead, Sportswear Merchandising

Nike

2006 – 2009

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VP of Merchandising and Design

Rusty Surfboards

2003 – 2006

BS

Global Business Director of Outerwear

Burton Snowboards

1997 – 2003

Education

YU

Bachelor of Science in BA

Youngstown State University

Skills

ApparelArt DirectionBrand DevelopmentDenimFootwearKnitwearManagementMarketingMarketing StrategyProduct DevelopmentProduct ManagementSporting GoodsSportswearStylingTech PacksTextilesTrend ForecastingVisual MerchandisingWholesaleWovens

Connections

Charles SmithCPO, Founder | Speaker | Advisor | Creating Thriving Workplaces Through People-First Leadership & Business Strategy