Tecnica Group North America is clarifying its commitment to responsible social and environmental practices with the hiring of Matthew Miller to the newly created position of Social & Environmental Impact Guide.
For the past 10 years, Miller has worked as Director of Development & Mobilization for Love146, an international human rights organization working to end child trafficking and exploitation. At Love146 he developed individual and organizational partnerships and led grass-roots mobilization efforts aimed at empowering people and communities to protect the vulnerable and care for the survivors of child trafficking.
Prior to Love146 Matthew worked in experiential outdoor education with Outward Bound and enjoyed a career in sales and marketing within the outdoor winter sports industry, working with brands including Lowa Boots, SWIX Sport USA and Sierra Designs.
Miller will oversee Tecnica Group’s North American social and environmental impact strategies, with a focus on shaping industry partnerships to meet the company’s evolving goals.
Related to social impact, these goals include action-oriented partnerships with organizations and retail partners working toward greater inclusion in outdoor sports and activities, in addition to supporting activities and learning opportunities related to diversity, inclusion, and equity within Tecnica Group’s core operations. Goals related to environmental impact include product circularity, energy and carbon reduction, and overall waste reduction. Miller will work closely with the international sustainability team to ensure we leverage shared resources and creativity.
