Katja Lange

Director Program Management - Tech at Adidas

Katja Lange is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in program and project management within the retail and tech sectors, currently serving as Director of Program Management - Tech at adidas since October 2004. Katja has successfully overseen significant initiatives across various roles, including delivering complex ERP transitions and enhancing IT systems for Global IT operations. Previously, Katja held leadership positions at adidas, focusing on retail operations, transformation management, and omni-channel projects, as well as retail management roles at Olsen UK and Nike. Academic qualifications include degrees from the University of St. Gallen and certifications from Deutsche Bank AG and IHK Bayern.

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Nuremberg, Germany

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Adidas designs and manufactures shoes, clothing and accessories for athletes, and more recently, Adidas has added a lifestyle category to the brand. They are the largest sportswear manufacturer in Europe, headquartered in Herzogenaurach, Germany, and they are the second largest in the space globally after Nike. Adidas employs more than 59,000 people worldwide. Adidas is guided by their purpose, ‘through sport, we have the power to change lives. Everything they do is rooted in sport - the way the company is run, how it works with partners, how it creates products, and how it engages with consumers. Adidas aims to to include and unite people in sport, and to create a more sustainable world as they strive to expand the limits of human possibilities. Some of Adidas’ best know brands include, among others, Ultraboost, NMD, and Superstar for footwear, and franchises such as the MyShelter Jacket, the Tiro Pant, and the Z.N.E. Hoodie for apparel. Adidas also prides itself on innovation, recently commercializing successes like Predator Freak Vegan, a 100% vegan football boot, and Adizero Adios Pro 2, a high-performance running shoe that has been worn in the breaking of six world records.