Chris Cota

Chris Cota is a seasoned professional in product development and management, currently serving as Sr. Manager of Global Product Development at Polaris Inc. since April 2021. With a strong background spanning over a decade, experience includes roles at Ergodyne as Sr. Product Manager, where Chris was instrumental in driving a 9% year-over-year growth for the Protection Business, and at Polaris Industries as Senior Product Leader, managing a $50 million product line and successfully launching over 50 new products. Previous experience at Target involved significant contributions in product design and development across multiple categories, encompassing strategic roadmaps and sustainability projects. Chris holds a degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Minnesota.