Christina E. Gerhart
I’m an executive apparel product and design leader with 25+ years of experience creating commercially successful categories across menswear, sportswear, lifestyle, accessories, and home interiors.
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I’m an executive apparel product and design leader with 25+ years of experience creating commercially successful categories across menswear, sportswear, lifestyle, accessories, and home interiors. I connect consumer insights, product strategy, and creative vision to deliver innovative products, strengthen brand positioning, and improve business performance.
I lead end-to-end product development—from trend and material direction to global sourcing, costing, quality, and launch—while building high-performing teams and partnering closely with executive leadership, design, and manufacturing stakeholders. I’ve driven growth for businesses exceeding $250M in annual revenue and continue to build mill and factory relationships that accelerate speed-to-market and differentiation.
- 13 years' experience
- Joined July 2026
Industry experience
- Retail
- Manufacturing
- Consumer Goods
- Wholesale & Distribution
- Professional Services
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Work experience· 6 roles
Lead product and material development initiatives supporting apparel and accessories programs for North American and European accounts. Align material innovation with brand identity, customer requirements, and revenue objectives. Identify, vet, and onboard global mill partners to strengthen product differentiation and innovation capability, and influence product direction through textile innovation, emerging materials, and trend intelligence. Provide guidance on fabric performance, costing strategy, and quality standards impacting product viability and margin, serving as the liaison between executive leadership, design teams, and global manufacturing partners.
Advised apparel brands and suppliers on material innovation, sourcing strategy, and product development initiatives. Identified global mill partners aligned with brand positioning, quality requirements, and commercial objectives. Provided strategic expertise in textile selection, supplier vetting, and development planning.
Advised apparel brands and suppliers on material innovation, sourcing strategy, and product development initiatives. Identified global mill partners aligned with brand positioning, quality requirements, and commercial objectives. Provided strategic expertise in textile selection, supplier vetting, and development planning.
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