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Brett Olafson

Brett Olafson

B2B Sales and Market Expansion, Manager

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Global strategy and execution | adidas | MBA HEC Paris / Yale

  • Education

    • University of Alberta

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      Bachelor of Science Major in Biology with Business Minor with Distinction

      Coursework: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Statistics, Biochemistry, Neurobiology, and Business Law

    • HEC Paris

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      Master of Business Administration Finance

      Coursework: Strategy, Advanced Corporate Finance, M&A, Game Theory, Accounting, Microeconomics, Marketing, Business Ethics, and Monte Carlo Simulation & Statistical Forecasting

    • Yale University

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      Master of Business Administration

      Exchange

  • Experience

    • Innerspaces

      Jan 2014 - Jan 2016
      B2B Sales and Market Expansion, Manager

      Sold modular construction tech to healthcare and education. Oversaw North America's largest modular healthcare build.

    • Adidas

      Jun 2018 - Sept 2018
      Product Strategy and Operations, Assistant Manager (MBA Internship)

      Digitized end-to-end product creation and sell-in op model. Built business case to secure funding.

    • Adidas

      Jan 2019 - now

      Defined Global Supply Chain strategy. Built and implemented a cross-functional planning model for World Cup 2026 to align Brand, Finance, and Ops. Launched integrated planning as a strategic priority for the inline business. Unwound YEEZY. Redesigned core KPIs. Rebuilt e-com availability reporting. Launched global cost program. Mitigated global COVID risks: excess inventory, supply shortages, and factory closures. Drove executive cadence, comms, target setting, performance management, and the strategic project portfolio. Enabled board decisions on network design, customs, e-com, freight, and key investments.

      • Strategy and Transformation, Senior Manager

        Jan 2023 - now

      • Strategy and Programs, Senior Manager

        Apr 2022 - Nov 2023

      • Chief of Staff to SVP - Global Supply Chain, Manager

        Jan 2019 - Jan 2022

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Leadership Seminar

      Ecole Spéciale Militaire de Saint-Cyr

    • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt

      Optness Institute

    • Rescue Diver

      PADI

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Volunteer Swim Instructor

      Issued by Paralympic Sports Association on Jan 2013
      Paralympic Sports AssociationAssociated with Brett Olafson

    • Assistant Basketball Coach - Paul Kane High School

      Issued by City of St. Albert on Jan 2013
      City of St. AlbertAssociated with Brett Olafson

    • Harm Reduction Volunteer

      Issued by Boyle McCauley Health Centre on Jan 2013
      Boyle McCauley Health CentreAssociated with Brett Olafson

    • Youth Basketball Coach - SW Community League

      Issued by City of Edmonton on Jan 2011
      City of EdmontonAssociated with Brett Olafson