Walter Lockhart

Director of Product Management · TUMI

Milford, CT

In My Own Words

Passionate marketer and innovative product professional with a proven background in creating and driving brands, product development, effective product launches and life cycle management to meet company profitability and growth targets. Expert in identifying market and consumer needs who has yielded in the conceptualization of groundbreaking products, development of effective 360-degree activation and delivery of award-winning advertising campaigns that build brands and deliver results.

Core Competencies

- Branding Strategic/Tactics
- Marketing Communication
- New Product Development
- Strategic Planning
- Social/Influencer Pairing
- International Support
- Cross-Team Leadership
- Project Management
- Product Segmentation
- Asia Manufacture Relations
- Consumer Trend Analysis
- Communication Skills
- Event/Athlete Management

Work Experience

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Director of Product Management

TUMI

2017 – Present

Managing Mens travel products globally.

Global Director of Marketing & Brand

Otter Products -(OtterBox, LifeProof Brands)

2013 – 2016

See Resume

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Senior Manager, Category & Brand (On Body)

Shimano American Corporation

2011 – 2013

(Shimano Footwear, Apparel, Packs & Bags, Eyewear) See Resume.

Manager, Global Category, Travel & Lifestyle (Soft Goods/Cut Sew)

The Thule Group

1995 – 2011

(Soft Goods/Cut & Sew) Manager, Global Category, Travel & Lifestyle 2007 - 2011 Manager, Category – New Business & Lifestyle 2000-2007 Marketing Communication Manager - 1995 - 2000 (Case Logic)

See Resume