Nathan Kuder
Global Product Leader
Truckee | US
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In my own words
— NathanGood brands need a strong foundation of values, motivated people/teams, good products and a strong connection to the end user.
Those things don't happen accidently, they have to be strategically designed and curated over time.
Trajectory
Jun 2022 — Feb 2025
Global Product Director · Chrome Industries
Jan 2020 — Jun 2022
CATEGORY DIRECTOR- MOUNTAIN · DAKINE
Oversees all aspects of product management, direct GTM strategy and business planning for Snow and Bike Categories.
Aug 2019 — Jan 2020
Business Unit Director Bike · DAKINE
Oct 2017 — Aug 2019
Senior Product Manager · DAKINE
Responsible for managing all product within the Mountain Bike Category. Includes hydration packs, bike apparel, gloves, and protection.
May 2014 — Oct 2017
Senior Product Manager · DAKINE
Responsible for managing the Technical Ski/Snowboard, Bike and Travel Pack lines.
Jan 2013 — Mar 2014
Conservation Alliance Ambassador · Black Diamond Equipment
Communicated goals, events, and messaging from CA to all Black Diamond employees. Hosted Backyard Collective & Western Wildway Network events
Aug 2006 — Apr 2014
Category Director · Black Diamond Equipment Ltd
Ultimately responsible for growth and profitability of Mountain Business Unit (excl: lights). Categories included: Backpacks, Tents, Trekking Poles, Climbing Harnesses
Product- Directed all aspects of product lifecycle from inception to deletion. Long-term category business modeling. Built and delivered all presentations.
Sales- Key account planning & presentations; SMU decisions; Sales Forecasting; International Sales Meeting presentations; Team training; Authored initial Go to Market strategies.
Marketing- Collaborated on brand, business unit, category, and product messaging; Copy creation/editing; Product/Lifestyle photo selection
Jan 2002 — Jan 2005
Product Manager · Osprey Packs, Inc.
Created PLM role at Osprey. Responsible for planning, managing, and communicating multi-year line plans, product
briefs, seasonal timelines and RND budget. Created and managed annual design meetings, and field testing team.
Communication with VN-based design team, key accounts, global sales teams. Directed entry into Travel market.
Jan 2000 — Dec 2002
Product Designer · Osprey Packs, Inc.
Designed, prototyped, and developed product from concept to commercialization
Jan 1999 — Dec 2000
Production Manager · Osprey Packs, Inc.
Directed cut/sew operation of approx. 100 employees
Jan 1998 — Dec 1999
Warranty Specialist & Customer Service · Osprey Packs, Inc.
Direct retail & consumer communication
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Education history
University of Arkansas
Bachelor of Science | 1992 - 1997
University of Montana
Bachelor | 1994 - 1996
