Tony O'Neill sits down with Keith Denny, an outdoor and athletic footwear pioneer.

With a career spanning decades working at iconic brands such as Keen, Converse, Timberland, and Nike, Keith has grown businesses with integrity and excellence, focusing on people development and innovative product creation.

He shares his experiences and insight into the industry, stressing the importance of strong team culture, effective consumer insight and the necessity of innovation for growth. Keith also highlights the significance of sustainability and the future of the industry.

Keith Denny's book recommendations

Leaders Eat Last

https://a.co/d/cN0YWva

The Book of Joy: Lasting Happiness in a Changing World

https://a.co/d/b6BY9oO

01:13 Nike Rep brings a bag of shoes to choose from

02:39 Second part of this clip

05:59 Hiring the right fit for Nike retail

06:38 Nike Ekin Team

13:51 Using consumer insights

22:08 Overcoming challenges to grow Timberland globally

26:14 Building culture on a global scale

29:17 Global culture in the footwear industry

31:40 Balancing brand integrity, innovation and P&L globally

40:16 Outdoor Industry Sustainability Progression

Highline Outdoor Group

https://www.highlineoutdoor.com/

LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/outdoorindustryrecruiter/