Melissa Ohm
About Melissa Ohm
Melissa Ohm serves as the Vice President of Global Apparel at The North Face, a VF Company, where she has worked since 2023. With extensive experience in various apparel categories and a strong background in leadership roles at companies like Nike and Tommy John, she combines customer insights with strategic planning to drive product innovation.
Work at North Face
Melissa Ohm has been serving as the Vice President, Global Apparel at The North Face, a VF Company, since 2023. In this role, she oversees the global apparel strategy and product development, leveraging her extensive experience in the apparel industry. Her focus includes integrating consumer insights and data-driven strategies to enhance product offerings and drive profitable growth.
Previous Experience in Apparel Industry
Prior to her current role, Melissa Ohm held several significant positions in the apparel sector. She worked at Nike as Global Vice President Men’s Sportswear Apparel from 2014 to 2017 and later as Global Vice President Women's Apparel from 2017 to 2020. Additionally, she served as Chief Product Officer at Tommy John from 2020 to 2023. Her career also includes roles at adidas and Nordstrom, where she gained expertise in various apparel categories.
Education and Expertise
Melissa Ohm earned a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management and Operations from Oregon State University. She possesses expertise across a wide range of apparel categories, including activewear, sportswear, intimates, outerwear, footwear, and swim. Her specialization includes digital product creation evolution and trend analysis, which supports her strategic approach in the apparel market.
Leadership and Team Management
Melissa Ohm has extensive experience in leading cross-functional teams in merchandising, product management, design, innovation, materials, and development. She emphasizes consumer insights and team leadership in her strategic planning and implementation. Her leadership style focuses on creating a culture of belonging, modeling purpose, clarity, passion, and empathy to inspire action among her teams.
Career Timeline
Melissa Ohm's career spans several key roles in the apparel industry. She began her journey at Nordstrom, where she worked from 1994 to 2004 in various capacities, including Department Management and Sales. She then transitioned to adidas and Nike, where she held multiple senior positions over the years, contributing to her comprehensive understanding of the market and consumer needs.