Vanessa Celati
About Vanessa Celati
Vanessa Celati serves as the VP of Product Development at Fox Racing, where she leads a team of over 30 professionals and oversees seasonal calendars for various supply chain speeds. With extensive experience in apparel, accessories, and footwear manufacturing across multiple regions, she focuses on materials sourcing and innovation.
Work at Fox Racing
Vanessa Celati has served as the Vice President of Product Development at Fox Racing since 2017. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing the product development process, which includes creating and managing seasonal calendars tailored to various supply chain speeds such as wholesale, retail, and quick strike. She leads a team of over 30 professionals, focusing on materials sourcing and development, with an emphasis on innovation and technology. Her leadership plays a crucial role in enhancing product development through collaboration with design and merchandising teams.
Previous Experience in Apparel Industry
Before joining Fox Racing, Vanessa Celati held significant positions in the apparel industry. She worked at Oakley as the Vice President of Development & Supply Chain from 2008 to 2017, where she contributed to product engineering and vendor allocation. Prior to that, she was involved with Bealls, first as an Assistant Buyer for Women's Plus Size from 2000 to 2002, and later as a Sourcing/Product Development professional from 2003 to 2007. These roles provided her with extensive experience in manufacturing apparel, accessories, and footwear across multiple regions.
Education and Expertise
Vanessa Celati possesses extensive expertise in product development and supply chain management within the apparel industry. Her educational background supports her proficiency in materials sourcing and development, emphasizing innovation and technology. Over her career, she has developed a strong understanding of the complexities involved in product engineering and collection creation, which are essential for driving successful product lines.
Leadership and Team Management
In her current role at Fox Racing, Vanessa Celati leads a team of over 30 professionals in the Product Development department. She directs efforts that require cross-functional collaboration with design and merchandising teams to enhance the overall product development process. Her leadership style focuses on fostering teamwork and innovation, ensuring that the department meets its objectives effectively.