Adam Rode
Tacoma,WA
Summary
Chief Product Officer with a proven record at Product of the North Inc., driving 30% year-over-year growth and achieving 77% direct-to-consumer margins. Expertise in P&L management and cross-functional leadership enhances product strategy and innovation. Successful in delivering impactful results through strategic roadmaps and market insights.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Product Officer
Product of the North Inc.
Tacoma, WA
01.2016 - 01.2025
- Full P&L ownership, managing forecasting, budgets, SKU optimization, and cost negotiations.
- Achieved 77% DTC margins and 30% YoY Amazon growth with <3% marketing spend.
- Built multi-year product and commercial roadmaps, launching 10+ product categories.
- Directed cross-functional teams to execute seasonal assortments and channel strategies.
Product Design Director
Igloo Products Inc. – Dometic Group
Katy, TX
01.2020 - 01.2023
- Scaled revenue from $24M to $68M in 3 years.
- Delivered 5 patented designs and secured licensing launches with Disney, Marvel, NFL, and Warner Bros.
- Built 3-year strategic roadmaps and seasonal category offense plans.
Independent Contract Designer
Chrome Industries
Portland, OR
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Designed Modal Collection, Urban EX 2.0, XPac series, Cardiel and heritage daypacks, camera gear, and graffiti-inspired collections.
- Introduced good-better-best pricing for back panels/straps to broaden reach and improve margins.
- Led athlete and influencer collaborations to deepen engagement.
- Partnered with sourcing/manufacturing for quality, cost efficiency, and on-time delivery.
Senior Designer / Product Manager
Nixon Inc.
Carlsbad, CA
01.2011 - 01.2016
- Scaled apparel and accessories from $6M to $27M revenue.
- Managed assortments for wholesale, retail, and e-commerce.
- Led licensing projects and brand collaborations.
Designer
Nike Inc.
Beaverton, OR
01.2008 - 01.2011
- Expanded Action Sports bag line from 7 to 24 SKUs.
- Incorporated athlete insights into high-performance designs.
Education
AAS - Fashion Design
Seattle Central Community College
Seattle, WA06-2007
Skills
- Global business unit leadership
- Commercial planning
- P&L management
- Financial oversight
- Product strategy
- Category offense
- Market insights
- Consumer insights
- Bag category expertise
- Innovation management
- Multi-channel growth
- Wholesale and DTC strategies
- Licensing expertise
- Lifecycle management
- Franchise management
- Cross-functional leadership
- Matrix organization navigation
- Long-range planning
- Forecasting techniques
- Brand storytelling and positioning
Personal Information
Title: Vice President-Level Product & Brand Leader | Global Category Management | P&L Ownership
Timeline
Product Design Director
Igloo Products Inc. – Dometic Group
01.2020 - 01.2023
Independent Contract Designer
Chrome Industries
01.2018 - 01.2020
Chief Product Officer
Product of the North Inc.
01.2016 - 01.2025
Senior Designer / Product Manager
Nixon Inc.
01.2011 - 01.2016
Designer
Nike Inc.
01.2008 - 01.2011
AAS - Fashion Design
Seattle Central Community College
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