EPISODE · Nov 14, 2023 · 57 MIN
The Mind Of An Outdoor Footwear Brand Leader - Keith Denny
from Outdoor Industry Executive Voices · host Highline Outdoor Group | Tony O'Neill
Tony O'Neill sits down with Keith Denny, an outdoor and athletic footwear pioneer. With a career spanning decades working at iconic brands such as Keen, Converse, Timberland, and Nike, Keith has grown businesses with integrity and excellence, focusing on people development and innovative product creation. He shares his experiences and insight into the industry, stressing the importance of strong team culture, effective consumer insight and the necessity of innovation for growth. Keith also highlights the significance of sustainability and the future of the industry. Keith Denny's book recommendations Leaders Eat Last https://a.co/d/cN0YWva The Book of Joy: Lasting Happiness in a Changing World https://a.co/d/b6BY9oO 01:13 Nike Rep brings a bag of shoes to choose from 02:39 Second part of this clip 05:59 Hiring the right fit for Nike retail 06:38 Nike Ekin Team 13:51 Using consumer insights 22:08 Overcoming challenges to grow Timberland globally 26:14 Building culture on a global scale 29:17 Global culture in the footwear industry 31:40 Balancing brand integrity, innovation and P&L globally 40:16 Outdoor Industry Sustainability Progression Highline Outdoor Group https://www.highlineoutdoor.com/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/outdoorindustryrecruiter/
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Tony O'Neill sits down with Keith Denny, an outdoor and athletic footwear pioneer. With a career spanning decades working at iconic brands such as Keen, Converse, Timberland, and Nike, Keith has grown businesses with integrity and excellence, focusing on people development and innovative product creation. He shares his experiences and insight into the industry, stressing the importance of strong team culture, effective consumer insight and the necessity of innovation for growth. Keith also highlights the significance of sustainability and the future of the industry. Keith Denny's book recommendations Leaders Eat Last https://a.co/d/cN0YWva The Book of Joy: Lasting Happiness in a Changing World https://a.co/d/b6BY9oO 01:13 Nike Rep brings a bag of shoes to choose from 02:39 Second part of this clip 05:59 Hiring the right fit for Nike retail 06:38 Nike Ekin Team 13:51 Using consumer insights 22:08 Overcoming challenges to grow Timberland globally 26:14 Building culture on a global scale 29:17 Global culture in the footwear industry 31:40 Balancing brand integrity, innovation and P&L globally 40:16 Outdoor Industry Sustainability Progression Highline Outdoor Group https://www.highlineoutdoor.com/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/outdoorindustryrecruiter/
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