Nathan Kuder
Global Product Leader · Chrome Industries
Truckee, California
In My Own Words
Good 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.
Work Experience
CATEGORY DIRECTOR- MOUNTAIN
DAKINE2020 – 2022
Oversees all aspects of product management, direct GTM strategy and business planning for Snow and Bike Categories.
Senior Product Manager
DAKINE2017 – 2019
Responsible for managing all product within the Mountain Bike Category. Includes hydration packs, bike apparel, gloves, and protection.
Senior Product Manager
DAKINE2014 – 2017
Responsible for managing the Technical Ski/Snowboard, Bike and Travel Pack lines.
Category Director
Black Diamond Equipment Ltd2006 – 2014
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
Conservation Alliance Ambassador
Black Diamond Equipment2013 – 2014
Communicated goals, events, and messaging from CA to all Black Diamond employees. Hosted Backyard Collective & Western Wildway Network events
Product Manager
Osprey Packs, Inc.2002 – 2005
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.
Product Designer
Osprey Packs, Inc.2000 – 2002
Designed, prototyped, and developed product from concept to commercialization
Warranty Specialist & Customer Service
Osprey Packs, Inc.1998 – 1999
Direct retail & consumer communication
Education
Bachelor of Science
University of Arkansas1992 – 1997
Dr. Mack Ivey Microbiology Lab: genetic studies involving PCR amplification, cloning and expression Special Interest: ecosystem nutrient cycling and biochemistry
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