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Sonia Park

Vice President, Industry And Innovation at NYC Economic Development Corporation

Sonia Park has a diverse and extensive work experience spanning several companies and industries. sonia has held leadership positions and contributed to various organizations.

From 2017 to the present, Park has been working at the New York City Economic Development Corporation. sonia started as the Assistant Vice President and later became the Vice President of Creative and Applied Tech. In this role, they led the fashion industry innovation portfolio and played a crucial role in initiatives such as supporting sustainability and circular programming, as well as manufacturing PPE during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Park is also a Board Member at ISAIC - Industrial Sewing and Innovation Center, starting in 2023. At this organization, they focus on redefining the future of work and sustainable soft goods production.

sonia has also served as a Board Member at NYCxDESIGN since 2021. This organization aims to support and empower the design sector in New York City through various programs and events.

Prior to their current roles, Park worked as a consultant at Senreve, where they strategized the supply chain for a DTC handbag brand and established sustainable practices. sonia also served as the VP of Product Development, Sourcing, and Operations at Etienne Aigner/Fabrizio, where they led the development and production division.

Before that, Park was the Senior Director of Product Development at L A N D creative, where they oversaw the development of design contracts for multiple clients. sonia also worked as General Manager at t tahari handbags & slg's / envisage group, where they launched and developed the T Tahari wholesale accessories business.

Park's early career includes roles at Cole Haan and LIZ CLAIBORNE, where they worked in product development and materials research for footwear and accessories. sonia also worked as a Product Development Manager at rocawear jr/nesi apparel group, overseeing woven import product development.

Throughout their career, Park has demonstrated leadership, strategic thinking, and expertise in product development, operations, and sustainability.

Sonia Park has a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in socio linguistics from the University of Michigan. The specific start and end years of their education were not provided.

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Timeline

  • Vice President, Industry And Innovation

    February, 2021 - present

  • Assistant Vice President Creative And Applied Tech

    October, 2017

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