Cortina NV
Karen Bellinck is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in global marketing and retail operations. Currently serving as Global Marketing Director at Cortina NV since January 2021, Karen previously held various leadership roles at Samsonite from November 2000 to August 2020, including Wholesale Director, Retail Operations Director, Digital & E-commerce Manager, and Brand Manager for Hartmann in Europe. Key achievements include defining and implementing strategies to enhance channel growth, managing a retail operations team, overseeing website launches, and developing comprehensive marketing initiatives. Karen's educational background includes a Master's degree in Mathematics from KU Leuven, complemented by further studies at Vlerick Business School and INSTIMA Training Center.
Cortina NV
YOUR PARTNER IN PRIVATE LABEL, LICENSED FOOTWEAR AND BRANDS. Cortina NV is an international, family-owned business that was founded in the early fifties in Oudenaarde, Belgium. In 1990 the company expanded, being one of the first companies investing in a production unit in China. With over 2.500 styles developed every year according to the latest fashion and with a good mix of bestsellers and classics, Cortina now plays a leading role in worldwide shoe business, selling more than 30 million pairs each year. Next to a private label collection of over 2.500 styles each year, Cortina also offers a wide variety of licensed footwear and apparel and has its own brands. Safety Jogger, the brand for high-quality safety shoes and gloves, was founded in 2001. Thanks to over fifty years of experience in product development and shoe knowledge, Safety Jogger soon became an international brand, renowned for its trendy look and price/quality combination. Visit http://www.safetyjogger.com for more information. In 2007, Cortina and Leomil announced a global co-operation between their companies with the creation of Leomil NV, a company specialized in licensed footwear. The alliance has now become the major force in European markets for licensed footwear and apparel and is growing worldwide every day. Visit http://www.leomilgroup.com for more information about our licensed footwear and apparel. At the end of 2008, the Cortina Group took over the originally French brand Patrick. Patrick, l’esprit du sport, offers an impressive Teamwear and Cycling collection. Find out more about Patrick on http://www.patrick.eu. Oxypas, the brand for healthcare professionals, was founded in 1991. Offering a full range of footwear adapted to the needs of medical and paramedical staff. Since July 2013, Oxypas is also part of the Cortina group. Learn more about this brand on http://www.oxypas.com For more information: visit us at www.cortina-group.com