Kadie Afrik Global Apparel Product Strategist
About Kadie Afrik Global Apparel Product Strategist
Kadie Afrik is a Senior Global Merchandiser at Harley-Davidson Motor Company, where she oversees the product portfolio lifecycle for Women's Riding Gear. With extensive experience in the fashion industry, she has held various roles at notable companies, including Prada and Ralph Lauren, and is recognized for her contributions to modernizing merchandising processes.
Current Role at Harley-Davidson
Kadie Afrik serves as the Senior Global Merchandiser at Harley-Davidson Motor Company since 2021. In this role, she oversees the entire product portfolio lifecycle for Women's Riding Gear. Her responsibilities include modernizing apparel products, merchandising tools, and processes, which contribute to the advancement of the organization's goals. Kadie's efforts have been instrumental in driving growth and increasing revenue for the global women's riding gear business over five seasons.
Previous Experience in Fashion Merchandising
Kadie Afrik has a diverse background in fashion merchandising, having held various positions at notable companies. She worked at The Donna Karan Company, LLC as a Sales Representative for East Coast Specialty Stores from 2005 to 2007. Following this, she served as a Junior Account Manager at Original Penguin from 2007 to 2009. Kadie then joined LVMH as a Product Development Merchandiser for EDUN Americas Inc from 2009 to 2012, and later worked at Prada as a Retail Merchandiser for Men's RTW from 2012 to 2013. She also held the position of Merchandising Manager for EMEA at Ralph Lauren from 2013 to 2017.
Education and Expertise
Kadie Afrik studied at the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising (FIDM), where she gained foundational knowledge in fashion and merchandising. Her educational background, combined with her extensive professional experience, has equipped her with the skills necessary to excel in the fashion merchandising industry. Kadie is recognized for optimizing procedures and upholding quality standards, demonstrating her expertise in the field.
Multicultural Background and Language Skills
Kadie Afrik possesses a multicultural background that enhances her ability to connect and collaborate in diverse cultural settings. She is fluent in four languages, which enriches her understanding of international markets and facilitates communication across cultures in the fashion industry. Her global perspective, developed through extensive travel and adaptation to changing fashion landscapes, contributes to her effectiveness as a global apparel product strategist.