Ken Zakalik
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Portland, Oregon, United States
Ken Zakalik
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Roles available for:
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Fractional
-
Consulting
-
Contract
- Interim
-
Portland, Oregon, United States
Experience
Strengths in this role: Creativity, problem-solving, data-driven decision-making, technology implementation, critical thinking, people-first leadership, innovation management, knowledge management, collaboration, team building, relationship management, business modeling, organization strategy, product strategy, critical thinking, culture transformation, Investment thesis, market research, human-centered design, agile, blue-sky strategy, P&L management, budget management, upskilling, vision
Industry Group: Consumer Goods
Industry: Sporting Goods
Years of experience: 4 years
Industry Group: Organization
Industry: Philanthropy
Years of experience: 10 years
Industry Group: Media
Industry: Entertainment
Years of experience: 4 years
Industry Group: Service Sector
Industry: Information Services
Years of experience: 10 years
Company name: Nike
Company size: 80,000 employees
Role in this company: As the Head of Digital Product Innovation at Nike, I led cross-functional teams in the conceptualization and execution of cutting-edge solutions, driving over $250M in new revenue. I excel in developing and optimizing consumer experiences to fuel growth, engagement, and acquisition. As a data-driven product leader, I merge qualitative insights with quantitative data and drive rapid validation processes to ensure innovation efforts create scalable value and significant bottom-line impact.
Company name: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Company size: 15,000 employees
Role in this company: At St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, I led digital and innovation transformation, managing a $1.5M budget and delivering $15M in revenue. I directed a core team of 15 and collaborated with partners like Google and Facebook. By pioneering consumer research and integrating new technologies, I increased segment acquisition 15x, reduced time to market by 40%, and enhanced donor programs, driving significant revenue and growth.
