Mark Maffe 馬克
About Mark Maffe 馬克
Mark Maffe is a Senior Product Merchandising Manager for EMEA at The North Face, with extensive experience in product management and consulting across various companies in Asia and the United States. He has held significant roles at Oakley, Penguin Brands, and Morgan Stanley, and has a strong educational background in Mandarin Chinese and International Affairs.
Current Role at The North Face
Mark Maffe serves as the Senior Product Merchandising Manager EMEA at The North Face - VF International SAGL in Switzerland. He has held this position since 2013, contributing to the company's product strategy and merchandising efforts across the Europe, Middle East, and Africa regions. His extensive experience in product management and merchandising supports The North Face's commitment to delivering high-quality outdoor apparel and equipment.
Previous Experience at The North Face
Prior to his current role, Mark Maffe worked at The North Face - VF International SAGL as the Regional Hardgoods Category Manager for the Asia Pacific region from 2010 to 2013. He also served as a Consultant at The North Face - VF Corporation in Shanghai from 2007 to 2008. His roles involved overseeing product categories and providing strategic insights to enhance product offerings in competitive markets.
Career Background in China
Mark Maffe has significant experience in the Chinese market. He was the Country Manager for Oakley in China for one year in 2008 to 2009, where he managed operations in Shanghai. Additionally, he worked as a Consultant for Penguin Brands, Inc. - Nathan Sports for five months in 2010, also based in Shanghai. His roles in China have equipped him with valuable insights into the retail and merchandising landscape.
Educational Background
Mark Maffe studied at the University of Puget Sound, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Mandarin Chinese and International Affairs from 1990 to 1994. He also attended Northfield Mount Hermon from 1987 to 1990. Additionally, he participated in various language programs, including an Intensive Chinese Summer Program at Tunghai University in 1994 and a semester abroad program at the University of Massachusetts Amherst focused on Chinese language from 1992 to 1993.
Diverse Professional Experience
Mark Maffe's career spans various industries and roles. He worked as a Financial Advisor at Morgan Stanley from 1999 to 2003 and held the position of First Vice President at Fortis Bank - BNP Paribas Fortis from 2006 to 2007. His experience also includes roles in sales and marketing as the Regional Sales and Marketing Manager at Fitness Concept in Hong Kong from 1997 to 1999, and as a Planning Aide for the Taiwan EPA training project at the Association of Bay Area Governments in 1996.