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John Thorbeck
Chainge Capital LLC
John S. Thorbeck is a renowned figure in the fashion industry, serving as the Chairman of Chainge Capital LLC that specializes in fashion industry transformation and sustainability.
He is a key figure in the development of the 'Zara Gap' metrics alongside Warren H. Hausman, focusing on Shared Risk through Lead Time Optimization (LTO)™, with a background in strategic and cultural change.
With a rich history in the corporate world, John has held significant positions such as CEO of GH Bass & Co (PVH) and Rockport (Adidas), as well as marketing executive roles at Timberland Co and Nike.
John's expertise extends to advisory roles with esteemed organizations like the International Trade Centre (UN/Geneva) and International Apparel Federation (IAF/Amsterdam), in addition to advising numerous new ventures.
He is an alumnus of Harvard Business School with an MBA in General Management and holds a BA in Government from Carleton College.
