Nicole Bower-Defee

Nicole Bower-DeFee currently serves as the Director of Global Production at The North Face, where responsibilities include optimizing global sourcing strategies, aligning supply chain with product strategies, and overseeing New Product Introductions. Prior to this role, Bower-DeFee held various positions within VF Corporation, including Director of Operations, where implementation of supply chain processes and strategic manufacturing decisions were key achievements. Experience also includes global procurement management at Sonder Inc. and senior supply chain roles at goldbug and Pearl Izumi, focusing on operations, analytics, and inventory management. With a career beginning in retail, Bower-DeFee has developed a robust skill set in supply chain management, strategic planning, and cross-functional collaboration, supported by a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Colorado Boulder.