# Ben Pruess

> Ex: President adidas Originals. Early stage Investor; Marshall Group, Highsnobiety, Jolie beauty.

Former President of adidas Originals, Under Armour & Tommy Hilfiger

Helped adidas scaled from a $450 million business to an impressive $2.5B

At Tommy Hilfiger, managed the $1B+ North American retail business and grew the Ecommerce business by 300%

At Under Armour, launched the first athleisure collection and generated $13M in sales after two seasons

With a passion for building global brands, delivering profitable growth, and identifying promising investment opportunities, Ben has consistently demonstrated his ability to deliver results in diverse industries.

As a former professional snowboarder, Ben's competitive spirit and determination shaped his approach to leadership. His focus on strong fundamentals while pushing progression helps ensure long term success.

Investor: Blue Bottle Coffee, Zound Industries (now Marshall Group), Highsnobiety (acquired by Zalando), Yola Mezcal, Milo Action Communicators, Mintage, Jolie Beauty, One Burger, Firebolt, Moonpay, and Magic

Limited Partner in notable funds such as Slow Ventures, Upside Ventures, Tokyo Black, and Weekend Fund

How I can help:
- business strategies
- go-to-market strategies
- brand building 
- sales strategies
- scarcity models
- mergers & acquisitions
- consumer goods, hospitality, sports, and fashion industries

I am very passionate about sharing all of my learnings with others on similar journeys. Excited to connect!

**Rating:** 5/5 (4 reviews)

## Offerings

- Video call (15 min): $400.00

## Example Questions

- I’m thinking of starting a company. What are the next few things I should focus on?
- How do I know if my business idea will work?
- How would you approach growth for my business?
- What key metrics should I aim for at different stages to be a best in class company?

## Links

- [Expert profile](/BenPruess)
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