Billy McFarland

Billy McFarland is the Director of Footwear Materials Development at Studios x Future Capabilities, where they lead a dynamic technical team to modernize footwear creation processes. Previously, they served as a senior manager and innovator at Nike, focusing on sustainable materials and technical development for athlete comfort. Billy's extensive experience includes roles at companies like Patagonia, Apple, and Arden Companies, where they contributed to material development and efficiency improvements. They hold a B.S. and M.S. in Textile Technology from North Carolina State University and a Professional Certification in Digital Transformation from Stanford University.