Hoshihiko Katagiri

Hoshihiko Katagiri is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in product management and quality control within the outdoor and sports apparel industry. Currently serving as a Technical Line Coordinator at Patagonia since May 2011, Katagiri coordinates product information for the Japanese market to inform product development. Previous roles include QC/Warranty Manager, QC Supervisor, and Quality Control Specialist at Burton Snowboards Japan, where responsibilities included quality inspections and feedback to the US quality control team. Earlier experience includes serving as Product Manager at The Coleman Company, Inc., focusing on new product development, and various positions at Burton Snowboards from 1998 to 2004, managing product development and athlete coordination. Hoshihiko Katagiri holds a Bachelor of Arts in Fine Art from Southern Oregon University, earned in 1998.