James T. Gorman
Private Equity Investor at Circle Peak Capital LLC
Profile
Prior to joining Circle Peak Capital, Mr. Gorman has been in the athletic footwear and apparel consumer products industry for an extensive period.
He is currently Vice President Global Footwear Manufacturing for Columbia Sportswear.
Previously, he was founder and President of Momentum Brand Group, a marketing, branding and management consulting firm located in Hopkinton, Massachusetts.
As part of that consulting effort, His clients include among others including the Callaway Golf Company, Sanita A/S in Denmark, Head Sport AG in Austria and Active Media International.
He began his career with Nike, Inc. in 1972 and served in a variety of domestic and international positions in retail, product development, R&D, manufacturing, sales, marketing and general management.
Prior to leaving Nike, he served as Divisional Vice President with responsibility for developing new businesses, divisions and product categories for the company.
After leaving Nike, as Senior VP of Logistics for Adidas AG in Germany and Chief Product Officer in the U.S., Mr. Gorman managed the product process in a turnaround effort both in Europe and the U.S.
He later was CEO of Diadora America, an Italian athletic specialty company, where he repositioned the brand and business.
In 1997, he was appointed President of Puma North America where he jumpstarted its American business by repositioning the brand and implementing other critical initiatives.
Mr. Gorman holds a BS from the University of Oregon and currently resides in Hopkinton, MA.
James T. Gorman active positions
Companies | Position | Start |
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Circle Peak Capital LLC
Circle Peak Capital LLC Investment ManagersFinance Circle Peak Capital LLC (Circle Peak Capital) is a private equity subsidiary of Ras Capital Partners LLC founded in 2002 by R.Adam Smith and David Louis Fogel. The firm is headquartered in New York. | Private Equity Investor | 2010-07-07 |
Former positions of James T. Gorman
Companies | Position | End |
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Momentum Brand Group
Momentum Brand Group Advertising/Marketing ServicesCommercial Services Momentum Brand Group used to provide marketing, branding, and management consulting services. The company was headquartered in Hopkinton, MA. | Founder | 2008-12-31 |
The Fidelity Deposit & Discount Bank
The Fidelity Deposit & Discount Bank Regional BanksFinance The Fidelity Deposit & Discount Bank State chartered commercial bank. The company was founded in 1903 and is headquartered in Dunmore, PA. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2008-10-21 |
PUMA North America, Inc.
PUMA North America, Inc. Recreational ProductsConsumer Durables Part of PUMA SE, PUMA North America, Inc. is a leading sports brand that values excellence in athletics. The company is based in Somerville, MA. The company offers a range of clothing, shoes, and accessories for women, all of which are available at discounted prices. The CEO of the company is Robert Philion. | President | 1999-12-31 |
Diadora America, Inc. | President | 1996-12-31 |
ADIDAS AG | Corporate Officer/Principal | 1992-12-31 |
Training of James T. Gorman
University of Oregon | Undergraduate Degree |
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Listed companies | 3 |
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NIKE, INC. | Consumer Non-Durables |
COLUMBIA SPORTSWEAR COMPANY | Consumer Non-Durables |
ADIDAS AG | Consumer Non-Durables |
Private companies | 5 |
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Circle Peak Capital LLC
Circle Peak Capital LLC Investment ManagersFinance Circle Peak Capital LLC (Circle Peak Capital) is a private equity subsidiary of Ras Capital Partners LLC founded in 2002 by R.Adam Smith and David Louis Fogel. The firm is headquartered in New York. | Finance |
The Fidelity Deposit & Discount Bank
The Fidelity Deposit & Discount Bank Regional BanksFinance The Fidelity Deposit & Discount Bank State chartered commercial bank. The company was founded in 1903 and is headquartered in Dunmore, PA. | Finance |
Diadora America, Inc. | |
PUMA North America, Inc.
PUMA North America, Inc. Recreational ProductsConsumer Durables Part of PUMA SE, PUMA North America, Inc. is a leading sports brand that values excellence in athletics. The company is based in Somerville, MA. The company offers a range of clothing, shoes, and accessories for women, all of which are available at discounted prices. The CEO of the company is Robert Philion. | Consumer Durables |
Momentum Brand Group
Momentum Brand Group Advertising/Marketing ServicesCommercial Services Momentum Brand Group used to provide marketing, branding, and management consulting services. The company was headquartered in Hopkinton, MA. | Commercial Services |
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