Simon Heesen

Senior Project Manager - Sustainability Strategy & Programs at Adidas

Simon Heesen is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in project management and sustainability strategies, currently serving as Senior Project Manager for Sustainability Strategy & Programs at adidas since July 2021. Prior roles at adidas include Project Manager in the same domain and Sustainability Finance Master Thesis Student. Notable internships include positions at RIMOWA, Porsche, Henkel, CLAAS, ZF TRW, Currenta GmbH & Co. OHG, and Fraunhofer FKIE. Simon Heesen holds a Master of Science in Management from WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management and completed an exchange semester at Università Bocconi. Additionally, Simon Heesen earned a Bachelor of Science in International Business Administration from WHU and has experience studying abroad at Regent's University London.

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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.