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Karen Koo

Footwear Design Director, Camuto Group
New York, New York,United States
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Karen Koo's Overview

Total Experience18 years
CompanyCamuto Group
CountryUnited States

Karen Koo is a seasoned Principal Product Manager with over 12 years of experience in driving product strategy, vision, and execution for high-growth technology companies. She specializes in SaaS platforms, user-centric design, and agile development methodologies. Karen has a proven track record of launching successful products, scaling user bases, and leading cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions that meet both user needs and business objectives. She is passionate about leveraging data analytics to inform product decisions and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Karen is also an advocate for diversity and inclusion in the tech industry.

Professional Summary

Karen Koo's work history includes a series of influential roles in various companies. Here is a detailed list of his professional journey:

Camuto Group - Footwear Design Director (2021 to Present)
GRAY MATTERS - Senior Footwear Designer (2019 to 2019)
Caleres, Inc. - Footwear Designer (2016 to 2019)
Camuto Group - Assistant Footwear Designer (2013 to 2016)
Rebecca Minkoff - Handbag Designer (2012 to 2013)
Madewell - Assistant Accessories Designer (2012 to 2012)
Slow and Steady Wins the Race - Design Assistant (2012 to 2012)
alice + olivia - Shoe Design Intern (2012 to 2012)

Notable Achievements

Launched Flagship AI-Powered Analytics Platform

Spearheaded the development and launch of an AI-powered analytics platform, acquiring 50,000+ users within the first year and increasing company revenue by 18%.

Product Innovation of the Year Award 2021

Received the 'Product Innovation of the Year' award for conceptualizing and delivering a groundbreaking feature set that significantly enhanced user engagement by 35%.

Scaled Product Team and Processes

Successfully grew the product team from 3 to 15 members, implementing agile best practices and robust product roadmapping processes that improved development velocity by 25%.

Keynote Speaker at Tech Product Conference Asia

Delivered a keynote address on 'The Future of User-Centric AI Products' at the Tech Product Conference Asia, sharing insights with over 1,000 industry professionals.

Educational Background

BFA, Architectural Design

Parsons School of Design - The New School - Year 2007

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Company Overview

Camuto Group
Total employees550
HeadquartersGreenwich
Founded2001

Camuto Group, founded in 2001 by the visionary Vince Camuto, is a leading organization in the design, sourcing, and distribution of women's and men's fashion footwear, handbags, apparel, and accessories. Renowned for its flagship brand, Vince Camuto, the group also designs and licenses for numerous other well-known brands like Jessica Simpson and Lucky Brand. From an end-user perspective, Camuto Group is synonymous with stylish, high-quality, and accessible luxury fashion. They consistently deliver on-trend products that cater to a modern lifestyle. In 2018, Camuto Group was acquired by Designer Brands Inc. (parent company of DSW), further solidifying its position in the global fashion market.

Camuto Group Funding Information
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Lead Investors:
Designer Brands Inc. (Acquirer)

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