Michael Collier

Head of Strategic Programs, Nike Valiant Labs
Summary
Michael Collier is an experienced senior leader with a background in entrepreneurial ventures, specializing in innovation in small and large companies.
His expertise includes start-up and corporate innovation, with a focus on vision, strategy, human-centered design thinking, concept exploration, and product design and development.
He has a strong skill set in soft/hard physical product development and digital consumer experience design, along with the ability to identify value propositions and translate them into actionable plans.
Michael holds a Bachelor's degree in Marketing and Finance from the University of Oregon and Rutgers University NJ, followed by additional training in Human Centered Design.
Throughout his career, he has held various high-profile positions at Nike, including Head of Strategic Programs at Nike Valiant Labs, Co-Partner at the Entrepreneurship Center of Excellence, and Sr. Portfolio Director at Nike Innovation Accelerator (now Valiant Labs).
His other notable roles include President and Founder at DSGNOPS, Inc., General Manager at Ooba LLC, President at OGEE Foods Inc., and Research and Development Director at Nike Vision.
Michael's diverse experience also includes positions such as President and Co-founder at Collier Kaleidoscopes Inc., Business Development Director at Fiori, and Operations Manager at Fuse Industrial Design.
He has a proven track record of strategic coaching for numerous ventures and has a background in business development, operations management, and entrepreneurship.
Michael Collier's extensive career showcases his proficiency in innovation, design, and leadership across multiple industries and organizations.