Chief R&D and Sourcing Officer (SVP)

As our Chief R&D and Sourcing Officer (SVP) based in Zurich, Switzerland, you will lead a diverse, high-performing global organization, driving process optimization and system improvements across innovation, product creation (materials, engineering, development, testing), product operations, and our sourcing teams. This team of 350+ passionate and dedicated team members is the engine that powers our ambition to become the world’s most premium sportswear brand. You will work as a strategic yet hands-on leader, alongside the Chief Design Officer and Chief Product Officer, to bring cutting-edge products to market, while optimizing processes, fostering innovation, and ensuring operational excellence across all functions.In this pivotal role, you will inspire and mentor a talented, cross-functional team, setting new benchmarks for collaboration, innovation, and scalability. With deep expertise in leading complex R&D organizations and global sourcing operations, you will ensure that our product pipeline—from concept through to production—is both agile and world-class. This role will require you to zoom in and out balancing impacting the now by being hands on with impacting the company’s trajectory leveraging your strategic and visionary thinking.

• Lead, grow and enable the global R&D and sourcing organization, ensuring seamless collaboration across product innovation, product creation, operations, and sourcing teams
• Embed a culture of operational excellence and process-driven innovation.
• Establish best practices and systems that enhance productivity, reduce time to market, and ensure quality and compliance across all teams.
• Partner closely with product strategy and design teams to ensure all product initiatives are aligned with our vision of becoming the most premium sportswear brand globally
• Build and scale a high-performance team that thrives on cross-functional collaboration and operational excellence, while fostering an environment of inclusivity, development, and accountability
• Foster leadership at every level, with a clear focus on developing and nurturing the next level of leadership within the organization. Mentor, coach, and empower emerging leaders to ensure a robust succession pipeline that sustains long-term success
• Ensure that all sourcing strategies are aligned with our product goals, driving efficiency, reliability, and innovation from suppliers and partners
• Implement and scale robust systems that foster collaboration across global teams and streamline processes across product creation and sourcing.
• Stay ahead of industry trends and technological advancements to maintain our competitive edge in R&D and sourcing