Hisashi Maejima

Hisashi (MERC) Maejima is a seasoned footwear design professional with significant experience in the sports industry. Currently serving as the GM Head of Footwear Design and Brand Strategy Director at ASICS Corporation since June 2014, Hisashi concurrently manages strategic brand initiatives and design processes. Prior experience includes a tenure at Nike from June 2006 to August 2013 as Product Design Manager for Footwear Innovation, where Hisashi led the global racing collection, significantly boosting sales from 98,000 pairs to 400,000 pairs. Prior to Nike, Hisashi spent 14 years at Mizuno Corporation, serving as Global Footwear Design Lead and contributing to various sports category footwear designs. Initial career experience includes a footwear design role at Mizuno USA and a product design internship at Sony. Hisashi holds a Bachelor's Degree in Product Design from Chiba Institute of Technology, completed in 1992.