Tristan Chate
About Tristan Chate
Tristan Chate is a Senior Product Merchandising Manager at The North Face, a VF Company, where he has worked since 2021 in Stabio, Switzerland. He has a diverse background in retail management and product merchandising, with previous roles at Kathmandu and Vans, and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Classics from the University of Bristol.
Current Role at The North Face
Tristan Chate serves as the Senior Product Merchandising Manager at The North Face, a VF Company, since 2021. He is based in Stabio, Ticino, Switzerland. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing product merchandising strategies and ensuring alignment with market trends and consumer needs.
Previous Experience in Retail Management
Tristan Chate has extensive experience in retail management. He worked at Kathmandu as a Store Manager/Satellite Manager from 2006 to 2011, managing locations in London Covent Garden, Spitalfields, and Berners Street. He also held the position of Store Manager at Vans for one year in 2013 to 2014 in London Camden. His roles involved operational management and team leadership.
Educational Background
Tristan Chate studied at the University of Bristol, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Classics from 2001 to 2004. He also attended the British Academy of New Music, achieving an NVQ in Contemporary Popular Music from 2004 to 2006. Earlier, he completed his education at Winchester College, obtaining 3 A Levels and 11 GCSEs in subjects including Latin, French, and History from 1995 to 2000.
Career Progression at The North Face
Tristan Chate has had a progressive career at The North Face. He began as a Store Manager in London Carnaby Street from 2011 to 2017, before transitioning to the role of Product Merchandising Manager from 2017 to 2021 in Ticino, Switzerland. His experience within the company has contributed to his current position as Senior Product Merchandising Manager.