Adam King
About Adam King
Adam King is the Founder and CEO of 1587 Sneakers and currently serves as an Associate Brand Manager for Tide Detergent at Procter & Gamble. He has extensive experience in product development, marketing, and category management across various companies including Reebok, Koio, and Govan Luxury.
Current Role at 1587 Sneakers
Adam King is the Founder and CEO of 1587 Sneakers, a position he has held since 2023. The company operates out of Boston, Massachusetts, in a hybrid setup. King's leadership at 1587 Sneakers reflects his extensive experience in the footwear industry and his commitment to merging innovation with business strategy.
Work Experience at Govan Luxury
In 2022, Adam King co-founded Govan Luxury, where he worked for nine months in Boston, MA. This brief but impactful tenure allowed him to further hone his entrepreneurial skills and deepen his understanding of luxury brand management.
Footwear Expertise at Koio
Adam King served as Category Director Footwear at Koio from 2020 to 2022 in the New York City Metropolitan Area. Prior to that, he was Koio's Director Of Product Development and Production from 2019 to 2020. These roles emphasized his expertise in product development and market strategies for the footwear sector.
Global Product Line Management at Reebok
Adam King worked at Reebok in various roles starting from a Regional Marketing Rep (2009-2011) to Global Product Line Manager at the Royal Creation Center from 2015 to 2018 in Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam. One of his significant contributions at Reebok was reducing the concept-to-market time for footwear by 50%, significantly boosting sales from $26M to $180M.
Educational Background
Adam King completed his MBA at Emory University - Goizueta Business School from 2007 to 2009. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Government and Economics from Middlebury College. He also attended The Loomis Chaffee School. These educational experiences have provided him with a solid foundation in business strategy and financial planning.