Kizik Appoints Nike Veteran Andreas Harlow as Senior Vice President of Design

SALT LAKE CITY–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Kizik, the leader in hands-free footwear, proudly announces the addition of Andreas Harlow as Senior Vice President of Design. Harlow, an industry heavyweight with over two decades of transformative experience at Nike Inc., steps into his new role building on an illustrious career that has shaped the design of some of the world’s most iconic shoes.

At Nike, Harlow most recently served as VP/Global Footwear Creative Director for Jordan Brand, creatively fueling the brand’s phenomenal growth for the last 3 years. Harlow also led Nike design teams for two decades prior, spanning the entirety of Nike’s footwear products, contributing to the creation of many industry-defining and record-breaking products. His deep expertise in both high-performance and lifestyle footwear aligns perfectly with Kizik’s mission to push the boundaries of footwear, creating shoes that are functional, stylish and cutting-edge.

Now, at Kizik, Harlow brings his creative vision and design leadership to accelerate the brand’s growth and expansion into new categories. With a proven ability to merge cutting-edge innovation, functionality, and style, Harlow will lead the evolution of Kizik’s product lines. He joins the Kizik team with a mandate to push the boundaries of footwear design and fuel the brand’s growth as the leading hands-free footwear company.

“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 arrival marks an exciting new chapter for Kizik, punctuating a string of recent leadership hires over the last year. With five new retail stores set to open in 2024, expanded partnerships with Nordstrom and Amazon, and international distribution across Japan, Canada, the UK, Italy, France, Taiwan, and Southeast Asia, Kizik continues to accelerate its global footprint.

About Kizik

Based in Lindon, Utah, Kizik is the industry’s leading hands-free footwear brand, recognized for its groundbreaking innovations and stylish designs. Kizik holds more than 200 pending and granted patents, offering a frictionless and convenient footwear experience for men, women, and kids. To learn more, visit kizik.com or follow @wearkizik.