Drew Gilges

Drew Gilges is the Senior Brand Manager of adidas US Football, spearheading a team dedicated to advancing the Football brand's position in the industry. His role involves creating and implementing comprehensive strategies to meet business objectives across various platforms like Digital, Social, Public Relations, Events, Retail, and Paid Media.

With a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, a concentration in Sports Business, and a minor in Economics from the University of Oregon's Lundquist College of Business, Drew Gilges brings a strong educational background to his current position.

Having held key roles in the sports industry, Drew has valuable experience as the Manager of Social Strategy for US Sports, Assistant Manager of Social Community Moderation for Soccer, and is currently the Sr. Manager of Brand Communications - Football at adidas. He possesses expertise in brand strategy, campaign planning, creative direction, visual identity, social media, event execution, digital media, and paid media.

Drew's recent notable projects include collaborations on campaigns like 'Ready For Change' with Patrick Mahomes, creating the first sustainable football field with Parley at Miami Edison High School during Super Bowl 54, and the adizero 10th Anniversary Collection, known as the Lightest Cleat in Football.

His past roles span across organizations such as Continental Marketing, Peter Jacobsen Sports, LLC, and ETZEL, where he served in various capacities like Fleet Manager, Operations Intern, and Marketing Office Assistant. His earlier experiences include internships at the University of Oregon Department of Marketing and Brand Management, Peter Jacobsen Sports, LLC, and Eugene Marathon.

Drew Gilges is a dynamic professional with a wealth of experience, a robust skill set, and a track record of successful brand management and marketing endeavors.