Alvin Chow
CORPORATE STRATEGY EXAMPLES



Nike Tennis Strategic Planning
2005 Nike Tennis Strategic Planning
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Developed Nike's five year Tennis strategic plan including:
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Vision
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Tennis market analysis (consumers, competitors, channels, product)
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Growth opportunities
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Product strategy
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Marketing strategy
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Organization strategy
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Sales/Channel strategy
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Developed Nike's North America five year strategic plan

Nike Action Sports Category Business Case
Nike Action Sports Category Business Case and Strategic Plan
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Developed the business case which resulted in the creation of the Nike Action Sports category which is now a $600M business. Business case elements included:
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Action sports marketing opportunity analysis
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Identification of growth opportunities
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Product development strategy
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Global organization structure
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Marketing strategy
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Led the Strategic Planning function for the Global Nike Action Sports category which include the creation and execution of the three year category strategic plan:
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Cross brand strategy with Hurley and Converse
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Resulted in a CAGR of 25% over the last three years.
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Motorola
Corporate Venture Capital
Motorola Corporate Ventures Group
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Developed Motorola's strategy in structuring hybrid private equity investments and intellectual property out licensing deals with high tech start-ups with strategic value to Motorola.
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Closed two deals that led to financial investments and technology out-licensing in return for equity. Developed four spin out strategies for new Motorola businesses by structuring VC funding and strategic partnerships as a vehicle for creating these separate NewCo’s. Structured two IP out license deals

Microsoft Product Launch Planning
Microsoft Developer Product Launch
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Developed the product construct, marketing plan, and launch plan for a suite of Microsoft Access Developer Tool Kits.
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Coordinated all aspects of the launch plan including:
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Tiered pricing structure
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Packaging design
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PR and advertising
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Launch events.
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Weyerhauser Process Transformation
Weyerhaeuser Corporate Process Transformation
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Led a 5 consultant and 50 person client team in transforming the operations, sales, finance, and HR process for Weyerhaeuser Canada
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Resulted in a $25M annual cost savings and 30% increase in product-to-market timelines.