Bart Verdoorn

Managing Director at Garrett Leight California Optical

Bart Verdoorn has a diverse work experience spanning various roles in the fashion and lifestyle industry.

Bart is currently the Managing Director at Garrett Leight California Optical, where they manage and builds the brands GLCO and Mr. Leight in the EMEA region. Prior to this, they held the position of Brand Director EMEA at the same company.

Before joining Garrett Leight, Bart worked at K-Swiss Global Brands where they served as the Brand Director EMEA, responsible for managing all aspects of sales, product, purchasing, and marketing for the K-Swiss brand in EMEA. Bart also held the roles of Global Director of Merchandising and Global Head of Product at K-Swiss, where they managed global product management, development, design, and strategy.

Earlier in their career, Bart had key account and product management responsibilities at adidas group, specifically in the Foot Locker Europe division. Bart also worked as Sr. Merchandise Manager Benelux during their tenure at adidas.

Bart's work experience also includes a role as a Footwear Designer at MeMo Int. BV and a Product Manager position at PWH.

Overall, Bart Verdoorn's work experience showcases their expertise in brand management, product development, and sales in the fashion and lifestyle industry.

Bart Verdoorn has a Bachelor's degree in Fashion Technology & Commerce from Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences. Additionally, they have completed a course in Sustainable Fashion at Copenhagen Business School through Coursera. Bart Verdoorn also has a background in Digital Marketing from the same university, although the specific degree obtained is not specified.

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Timeline

  • Managing Director

    January, 2023 - present

  • Brand Director EMEA

    October, 2021