ALLEN LIU
Director Materials APP/FTW
Nuremberg
Summary
Material concept is the starting point of a product innovation. A rare background experience across supplier, LO sourcing, and brand creation. A true end to end visibility and capability for product innovation.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Director Materials APP/FTW
Adidas
03.2022 - Current
- Heading up materials team in adidas Outdoor across apparel and footwear divisions and holding end to end accountability throughout the creation process - from innovation concept to commercialization.
- Cultivated and fostered a material-led way of working in the BU ensuring innovations have sufficient validation to land in production.
- Streamlined product creation process and reduced complexity
Senior Manager Materials APP/FTW
Adidas
04.2018 - 03.2022
- Implemented and developed new material concepts.
- Pioneered adoption of innovation and sustainable practices, leading to industry recognition and awards
- Provided technical trainings to enhance team capability
Manager Materials APP
Adidas
10.2015 - 04.2018
- Multi-tasked both BU Outdoor and Running material development
- Developed strategic material innovations leading to industry recognitions
- Established strong relationships with stakeholders in and outside of BU.
Textile Engineer
Decathlon
07.2013 - 10.2015
- Steered a material development from concept to final commercialization with coordination of different interfaces, such as designers, product engineers, local liason offices
- Performed technical textile trend survey and presentation
- Developed technical textbooks and build internal training
Quality Production Leader
Decathlon
04.2011 - 07.2013
- North Asia innovation leader
- Supplier Quality Audit management
- Production quality, leadtime, and price management
Overseas Technical Sales
Everest Textile Co., Ltd
02.2008 - 04.2011
- Dedicated to US and EU Outdoor markets
- Market strategy and selling plan
- Production and material innovation management
Education
National Taipei University
Taipei, Taiwan 09.2002 - 09.2006
Skills
- People Management
- Innovation Creation & Management
- Comprehensive industry experience
- Strategies and Goals
Accomplishments
- 8 years winning ISPO award in a row
- Created patented innovation
- Implemented material-led approach
Languages
Chinese (Mandarin)
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Advanced (C1)
French
Intermediate (B1)
German
Beginner (A1)
Timeline
Director Materials APP/FTW
Adidas
03.2022 - Current
Senior Manager Materials APP/FTW
Adidas
04.2018 - 03.2022
Manager Materials APP
Adidas
10.2015 - 04.2018
Textile Engineer
Decathlon
07.2013 - 10.2015
Quality Production Leader
Decathlon
04.2011 - 07.2013
Overseas Technical Sales
Everest Textile Co., Ltd
02.2008 - 04.2011
National Taipei University
09.2002 - 09.2006
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