Kizik announced the addition of Andreas Harlow as senior vice president of design. Harlow most recently served as VP/global footwear creative director for Jordan Brand for the last three years.
He was with Nike for 22 years. Other recent roles include VP and footwear creative director, multi-category; and VP and footwear creative director, Nike running & core performance. He also supported design in sportswear and basketball.
Harlow will lead the evolution of Kizik’s product lines.
“We’re thrilled to have Andreas on board at such an exciting time for the brand,” said Monte Deere, CEO of Kizik. “His impressive track record in the global footwear industry, combined with his passion for innovation, makes him the perfect fit as we continue to revolutionize hands-free shoes. Andreas’ leadership will be pivotal as we scale and bring fresh, forward-thinking designs to our customers.”
Harlow stated, “I’m incredibly excited to join the Kizik team at such a transformative time for the brand. Kizik has an incredible cache of innovation and intellectual property that can improve and transform the footwear experience. I look forward to bringing my passion for innovation and design excellence to the brand and I’m excited to help elevate Kizik to new heights in the global footwear industry.”
Harlow’s hiring follows a string of recent leadership hires over the last year, including Gretchen Weimer, formerly global VP of product at Hoka, as chief merchandising officer; and Elizabeth Drori, former chief marketing officer at Sperry, as chief marketing officer. The hands-free footwear brand also opened five new stores in 2024, expanded partnerships with Nordstrom and Amazon, and expanded international distribution across Japan, Canada, the UK, Italy, France, Taiwan, and Southeast Asia.
