Andre Sanches: Head of Marketing Business Development in Los Angeles, CA

• Built the distribution in Brazil, launching the brand and achieving top of mind in the region and 17% revenue growth 2014-22. • Launched 20+ products via athletes, social, web, retail and events including the UCI World Cup. • Implemented processes, marketing calendars and KPIs to optimize ROI and align brand direction. • Recruited and developed team of 10+ field marketing managers and sales reps nationwide. • Developed partnerships with brands like Fox, Shimano, SRAM, Ford Motors and Vans. • Strategized and executed campaigns with sales teams aiming for unit volume and revenue. • Implemented ERP, CRM and process frameworks (Pipedrive, Zoho, Slack and Asana)

• Created, planned & executed 50+ strategical and highly creative events via external agencies and internal teams • Expanded athlete portfolio from 12 to 25+ athletes in emerging sports scenes • Built a sports marketing strategy focused on ROI with cross functional teams in brand, communications and sales • Executed market activations for events and athletes across 12 different countries • Prospection, negotiation and management of 20+ global heroes including Henrique Avancini in MTB, Pedro Barros (skateboard) and Neymar (soccer)

• 360 marketing (social media, print & POS) focused on supporting retailers and online merchants • Strategic assortment planning and ordering of 2,000+ SKUs of apparel, eyewear and accessories • Launch of Von Zipper eyewear and XCEL wetsuits • Executed 10+ regional and national level events including 2010 World Tour of Surf • Established communication channels with retailers, athletes and opinion leaders to gather insights and data • Implemented formal contracts and performance KPIs for sponsored athletes

• Developed and deployed 360 communication campaigns (social media, offline, TV, print, BTL, POS) • Brand and product management, internal and market (Nielsen) data (volume, share, consideration, awareness, etc) • Trade marketing campaigns for key accounts (Wal-Mart, Carrefour, etc) • Product development based on nationwide qualitative and quantitative market research data (quali & quant) • Brand building and product marketing focused on demand gen via media and POS plans with a $10M budget. • Managed multiple agencies covering media spend, event activations and product development. • Cross-functional work with Regional Sales and Trade Marketing supporting key retailers.

• Global export operations for 26 international distributors and subsidiaries • Actively identify areas of opportunity to drive efficiencies in processes sales, operations and logistics • Compliance for re-import of defective and overstock apparel, footwear and eyewear