David Solk

David Solk

Co-Founder / CEO @ SOLK

About

SOLK is the world’s first sneaker brand built entirely on biocircularity. That means we design every shoe with its whole journey in mind, from how it’s made to how it returns to nature. What makes us different is simple: we bring craft, comfort, and beauty together with a system that ensures nothing harmful is left behind. Beautiful in their first life, generous in their second. Compost-capable doesn’t mean fragile. Your SOLKs are built to stay with you, handle real life, and only fade when their journey is truly done. We created SOLK to be a catalyst for change in the footwear industry. Our mission is to make sneakers that people truly desire, but which are also fully biocircular. Sneakers that are crafted to be worn, loved, and returned to the earth without leaving a trace. This isn’t about reducing harm. It’s about building a system where harm isn’t part of the equation. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ SHOEFABRIK Exceptional shoes. Responsibly. Shoefabrik is an award-winning sourcing house that provides aspirational brands with full-service support to enable them to create exceptional products always aligning it towards the best future for our planet. From concept to consumer With our full-service approach, we listen to your needs then manage the entire process, from the initial brief to the final shipment of your order and beyond. Collaboration with shoefabrik gives established and emerging brands a competitive advantage by eliminating product worries & letting them focus on growth. Holistic footwear solutions for aspirational brands We are experts in sports, performance, outdoor, sneakers, casual, and winter footwear. Our passion for detail and innovation sets us apart, driving us to create specialised products in running and outdoor categories. By combining expertise, technology, and exceptional service, we offer holistic footwear solutions for aspirational brands.

Country

Switzerland

City

Zug

Industry

Apparel & Fashion

Skill

Target Costing, Footwear, Product Development, Shoes, Sportswear, Sporting Goods, Sourcing, Merchandising, Product Design, Global Sourcing, Trend, Strategic Planning, Product Management, Fashion, Manufacturing, Marketing Strategy, Negotiation

Experience

SOLK

Co-Founder / CEO

SOLK

LinkedIn
2019-4 - Present · 7 yrs 6 mos

Zug, Switzerland

Co-founded SOLK to prove that desirable premium footwear can be designed for full lifecycle responsibility. SOLK products are built to last, engineered to return safely to nature, and produced with real-world scalability. What we do at SOLK - Build biocircular sneakers designed to be compost-capable and ultimately harmless at end-of-life - Develop and industrialise material systems with a clear, documented bill of materials and traceability - Operate with strict controls regarding product integrity, storytelling, and customer feedback loops My role - Set product vision, brand strategy, and go-to-market (DTC, community, partnerships) - Lead product creation: design, development, engineering, materials, costing, and quality standards - Build end-to-end supply chain accountability (from material choice to manufacturing to end-of-life pathways) - Drive performance with measurable claims, avoiding vague sustainability language Focus areas Biocircular design • Materials innovation • Responsible manufacturing • Supply chain transparency • DTC brand building • Footwear engineering • Lifecycle responsibility

shoefabrik

Co-Founder / CEO

shoefabrik

LinkedIn
2003-1 - Present · 23 yrs 9 mos

Zug, Switzerland / Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Exceptional shoes. Responsibly.

Solemates Inc. / CMAX.com

COO / Co-Founder

Solemates Inc. / CMAX.com

1999-9 - 2002-12 · 3 yrs 4 mos

Founded CMAX.com (originally customatix.com). Online design your own shoe website.

adidas

Head of Operations South Asia

adidas

LinkedIn
1998-8 - 1999-8 · 1 yr 1 mo

Responsible for all footwear sourcing operations (product development, product costing, mass production & logistics, HR, admin) in Vietnam / Thailand / Indonesia

adidas

Country Manager Vietnam

adidas

LinkedIn
1995-8 - 1998-7 · 3 yrs

Responsible for all footwear sourcing operations (product development, product costing, mass production & logistics, HR, admin) in Vietnam

adidas

Senior Development Manager China

adidas

LinkedIn
1993-9 - 1995-7 · 1 yr 11 mos

Responsible for all footwear product development and commercialization in China

adidas

Product Development Manager Indonesia

adidas

LinkedIn
1991-9 - 1993-8 · 2 yrs
PT Trijaya Patma (Indonesia)

Product Development Manager

PT Trijaya Patma (Indonesia)

1990-9 - 1991-8 · 1 yr
British Bata Shoe Co. Ltd.

Snr Product Development Manager

British Bata Shoe Co. Ltd.

1988 - 1990 · 2 yrs
Gola Lamb

Pattern Cutter / Designer

Gola Lamb

1986 - 1988 · 2 yrs
Appleson's Shoes Ltd.

Pattern Cutter / Designer

Appleson's Shoes Ltd.

1984 - 1986 · 2 yrs

David Solk's Contact Information

Email

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