David Dowd

David Dowd is an experienced retail leader currently serving as the Director of Retail Experience at the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago since September 2022, where responsibilities include driving sales through artist collaborations and community partnerships. Additionally, David holds the position of Associate Director of Retail Operations and Owner at Handcraft Chicago, focusing on supporting the maker community and providing consultancy services. Previous roles include Director of US Field Sales at Saucony, managing both sales and field marketing teams, and Director of Product and Brand Marketing at Fleet Feet Sports, overseeing buying and marketing teams. David's career began at Nike Inc - Niketown Chicago as a manager. Educational qualifications include a Master’s in Marketing from Purdue University and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Economics from the University of Houston.