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Fernando Araujo

Global R&D Leader - Footwear at Honeywell
About

Experienced Product Development Project Manager with a demonstrated history of working in the footwear and fashion industry. Strong program and project management professional skilled in Trend Analysis, Negotiation, Luxury Goods, Technical Design, and Retail. A Lean Six Sigma Black Belt.

Previous Brands
legero united
Honeywell
SHOEfabrik
GFC
KEEN
Honeywell Safety
Direct Sourcing - TW
Joe Fresh
Wet Blue Inc.
Work Experience
Quality Assurance Manager
Nov ‘24 -
legero united

Global R&D Leader - Footwear
Dec ‘20 - Aug ‘24
Honeywell

Senior Process Manager
Nov ‘19 - Oct ‘20
SHOEfabrik

VP - Co-founder
Aug ‘18 - Nov ‘19
GFC

Translating footwear needs in North America and Europe into product. We manufacture in Portugal, India, and Vietnam.

Product Development Project Manager
Jun ‘17 - Jul ‘18
KEEN

EMEA R&D Leader - Footwear
May ‘14 - Mar ‘17
Honeywell Safety

Head of Global Production & Sourcing
May ‘13 - Apr ‘14
Direct Sourcing - TW

Technical Development Leader - Footwear & Components
Mar ‘10 - Apr ‘13
Joe Fresh

VP Sales & Development
May ‘95 - Dec ‘10
Wet Blue Inc.

Languages
English - Native
French - Basic
Portuguese - Native
Spanish - Work Proficiency
Education & Training
Acuity Institute
‘18 - ‘18
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt
University of Waterloo - St. Jerome's University
‘05 - ‘21
Psychology
Ryerson University
Hospitality & Tourism Management
Czechia