Chris Paterson has been appointed as SVP, HPS Product & Marketing, bringing over 30 years of executive leadership experience in product development, innovation, and strategic management. Throughout his career, Mr. Paterson has driven strategic initiatives across public corporations, private companies, and private equity-backed organizations. He served as Executive Vice President of Product Design & Innovation at VINCI Brands, where he led global Product Development, Product Marketing, and Product Management teams. He previously served as a Mentor and Advisor at The Wond'ry - Vanderbilt University's Center for Innovation & Design, guiding start-ups through technology feasibility and company creation. During this period, he also provided strategic executive consulting to Product and Executive teams across global enterprises. Before VINCI Brands, he was Executive Vice President of Product Development, Product Marketing, and Product Management at ZAGG, Inc. Earlier in his career, he held leadership roles at Griffin Technology, Oreck Corporation, and Poulan, where he drove significant product innovation and category development. Mr. Paterson holds an MBA from Lipscomb University and a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Design from The Ohio State University. He has been recognized for his innovative work, holding over 75 patents and design awards including Red Dot, Good Design, International Housewares Association Best of Class, and IDEA.
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