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Craig French

Energizer · DISC type I
Head of Product Footwear - G.H. BASS at G-III Apparel Group
📍 Queens, New York, United States

Craig French is a seasoned product development and sourcing director with over 15 years of experience in the global footwear industry. He specializes in managing innovation and commercialization across Asia, South America, and Europe for luxury and off-price channels. He holds a Bachelors degree from Monash University.

His interests extend to the lifecycle of his products, showing enthusiasm for sustainable initiatives within the footwear industry. He has publicly shared his interest in innovative shoe recycling programs and hopes to see such environmental efforts expand to more cities like New York.

He has executed development for a wide range of organizations, from start-ups to Fortune 500 companies like Coach and Tory Burch.

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Experience
8 Years
Current Role
Head of Product Footwear - G.H. BASS
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Queens, New York, United States
Personality Overview

How Craig shows up

Big Picture Person
Informal
Enthusiastic

They excel at seeing the bigger picture, and the long-term impact of their decisions. They are naturally enthusiastic, so take their promise with a pinch of salt. They are people oriented, friendly and like creating new connections.

Priorities

Topics Craig cares about

Global Sourcing
His career is centered on end-to-end development and commercialization of footwear across Asia, South America, and Europe for major brands.
Footwear Innovation
As Head of Product, he focuses on innovation in men's and women's dress, molded, outdoor, and athletic footwear.
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Career

Work history

10-2023
Head of Product Footwear - G.H. BASS
G-III Apparel Group
1-2022 - 10-2023
Director of Product Development
Tory Burch
1-2021 - 1-2022
Supply Chain Management Footwear - Asia
Tapestry
7-2019 - 1-2022
Director Product Development Manager - Asia
Stuart Weitzman
9-2017 - 7-2019
Senior Product Development Manager - 1941 Men and Women's Runway Footwear
Coach
In the press

Media appearances

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Education
1999 - 2001
Bachelor's degree
Monash University
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Influence (I)

Influence (I) reflects the degree to which a person prefers to work by influencing or persuading others. Those scoring high tend to be people oriented, motivated by social recognition and building relationships.

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