Edouard Gros
About Edouard Gros
Edouard Gros serves as the Global Merchandising and Product Director at The North Face, a VF Company, where he has worked since 2019. With extensive experience in the apparel industry, he has held various roles at adidas and The North Face across Europe and the United States.
Current Role at The North Face
Edouard Gros serves as the Global Merchandising and Product Director at The North Face, a VF Company, since 2019. He is based in Denver, Colorado. In this role, he oversees global merchandising strategies and product development, leveraging his extensive experience in the apparel industry.
Previous Experience in the Apparel Industry
Prior to his current position, Edouard Gros held multiple roles at The North Face. He worked as a Sr. Merchandiser and Product Manager for the EMEA region from 2017 to 2019 in Stabio, Switzerland. He also served as Product Manager EMEA from 2012 to 2015 in Lugano, Switzerland, and as Merchandiser and Product Manager EMEA from 2015 to 2017 in Stabio. His career at adidas included positions as Global Product Manager and Global Assistant Product Manager.
Educational Background
Edouard Gros studied Marketing at OMNES Education, where he completed his Masters 1 from 2002 to 2006. He furthered his education at IAE FRANCE - Écoles Universitaires de Management, achieving his Masters 2 in Marketing from 2006 to 2007. His academic background supports his expertise in marketing strategies and trend analysis.
Skills and Expertise
Edouard Gros possesses strong skills in trend analysis and marketing strategy, which are essential in the competitive apparel industry. He has expertise in cross-functional team leadership, enabling effective collaboration across various departments. His demonstrated history of working in retail further enhances his understanding of market dynamics.
Early Career Experience
Edouard Gros began his career in the apparel sector at Lonsdale Design as an Assistant Consultant in 2006 in Paris, France. He then joined adidas, where he participated in the Trainee Program for Apparel & Footwear from 2007 to 2009. His early roles laid the foundation for his subsequent positions in product management and merchandising.