Matt Kelly

Matt Kelly is the Americas Director Marketing + Retail Procurement at adidas, based in the Portland, Oregon Metropolitan Area.1 Here are some key details about his professional background and role:

Current Position

Matt Kelly currently serves as the Americas Director Marketing + Retail Procurement at adidas, a position he has held since September 2021.1 In this role, he is responsible for:

• Generating value through strategy and execution across 34 countries in the adidas Americas market
• Overseeing procurement for various marketing categories including media, production, e-commerce, creative, retail, market research, events, public relations, procurement innovation, entertainment/influencing, and sports marketing1

Professional Experience

Prior to his current role, Matt's career includes:

• North America Director Marketing Procurement at adidas (August 2020 - September 2021)
• Global Senior Manager positions at Columbia Sportswear Company in Marketing and Retail Procurement (2017-2018)
• Roles at Nike, including work in retail, facilities, and sustainable innovation
• Experience at companies such as Hollywood Entertainment, Mentor Graphics, and Cummins Engine Company1

Education and Skills

Matt Kelly holds:

• An MA in Communications from Gonzaga University
• A BA in Business Administration from George Fox University
• Certifications from Stanford University Graduate School of Business and the University of Bradford1

Professional Approach

Matt describes his specialties as innovation, sourcing, change management, sustainability, procurement, and influencing via storytelling. He views procurement as a strategic planning role, utilizing design-thinking principles to optimize supply, process, and demand levers for maximum relational value.1