Claudia Scherer

Claudia Scherer is a seasoned professional in product development and merchandising, currently serving as Sr Product Developer at Katin USA since March 2023. With extensive experience spanning over two decades, Claudia has held key positions such as Director of Merchandising & Planning at Richer Poorer, where responsibilities included developing seasonal assortment plans and managing merchandise buys for both wholesale and direct-to-consumer channels. Prior roles include significant contributions at companies like Spiritual Gangster, Quiksilver, DC Shoes, and Pacific Sunwear, where Claudia excelled in driving sales through effective merchandising strategies, product development, and vendor negotiations. Claudia holds a BA in Business Management Economics from the University of California, Santa Cruz, and has a foundation in fashion education from the Fashion Institute of Technology and Suffolk County Community College.