Chris Platano

Chris Platano is an accomplished merchandising professional with extensive experience in the retail and product planning sectors. Currently serving as the Global Merchandising Manager for Riding Gear Apparel & Accessories at Harley-Davidson Motor Company since October 2022, Chris leads a team to enhance the global brand position through innovative consumer and product strategies. Prior experience at Nike included various roles, such as Product Merchandising Manager for Women’s Footwear & Apparel and Category Merchandising Manager for multiple segments, where Chris drove successful product assortments across global markets. Chris began a career at Intel Corporation, managing product line planning and key account operations for major clients, including Apple Inc. and Lenovo Group Limited. Chris holds a Certificate of Completion in Business Analytics from Harvard Business School Online and a BA in Economics from Willamette University, graduating with Magna Cum Laude honors.