Gavin Ivester's Linkedin Analytics

I'm a design executive who's driven exceptional growth in strong brands: Apple, Nike, PUMA, Bang & Olufsen, Cisco. I know what great looks like from the inside. Silicon Valley tech, European sport/fashion, and entertainment have been my training grounds for brand strategy, innovation, and culture transformation— ultimately to win consumers with commercially and critically successful product portfolios. • As VP of Design & UX at Bang & Olufsen, I spearheaded a principle-driven design strategy that catalyzed double-digit growth, achieving a positive EBIT and free cash flow. Our team's collaborative spirit and focus on sustainability and cost-efficiency were instrumental in revitalizing a 95-year-old luxury audio brand. • Led core Footwear division of PUMA to 400% growth in GM/SVP role. Rallied the organization, gave the culture a makeover, and drove strategy, design, and merchandising of 4,000 SKU/$2Billon global product line. • Global design leader at Nike. Designer of original Apple PowerBook. • Track record of commercializing innovation to drive strategy and fuel growth, and attracting groups to push together to achieve greatness. Patent holder in footwear and computer design & technology. • Created Blue Chair Bay Rum business from scratch in collaboration with singer/songwriter Kenny Chesney, in partnership with great friends in FLO {thinkery}. First-year sales set the new all-time record for a startup spirits brand and the business continues to grow. • Inspiring leader with record of positive impact on development of key team members. CHIEF CREATIVE OFFICER • CHIEF DESIGN OFFICER • CHIEF PRODUCT OFFICER • CONSULTANT/ADVISOR • BOARD MEMBER