Alberto Gagno
About Alberto Gagno
Alberto Gagno is a Senior Category Manager for Hardgoods at The North Face, specializing in footwear, equipment, and accessories. He has extensive experience in merchandise management and product development within the outdoor apparel industry, having worked in various roles at The North Face since 2008.
Current Role at The North Face
Alberto Gagno currently serves as the Senior Category Manager for Hardgoods, focusing on Footwear, Equipment, and Accessories at The North Face, a VF Company. He has held this position since 2021, working in Stabio, Canton Ticino, Switzerland. In this role, he oversees the development and management of product categories, ensuring alignment with market trends and consumer needs.
Previous Experience at The North Face
Alberto Gagno has a comprehensive history with The North Face, having held multiple roles since 2008. He began as a Product Line Coordinator for Snowsports and Logowear from 2008 to 2010. He then progressed to Assistant Product Manager for Snowsports and Logowear from 2010 to 2011, followed by a role as Jr. Product Manager for Performance & Baselayer from 2012 to 2013. He continued to advance within the company, serving as Product Manager for Performance, Youth, and Baselayer from 2013 to 2018, and as Senior Merchandise Manager for Footwear from 2019 to 2020, before taking on the Senior Merchandise Manager for Mountain Sports Apparel role from 2018 to 2019.
Educational Background
Alberto Gagno studied at Università Ca' Foscari Venezia, where he focused on English and German, achieving a degree in Foreign Languages and Literatures. This educational background supports his professional roles, particularly in product management and category management within the outdoor apparel industry.