Management Team
Fit Revolution for the Apparel Industry
Dr. Kenneth K.K. Wang MBE MBBS
ChairmanDr. Kenneth K. K. Wang, MBE, is the founder of Alvanon and a world-renowned expert in the apparel industry. Dr. Wang founded the company in 2001 and has guided its progression into the global leader in fit solutions and efficient supply chain management for the apparel market. His work has been recognized globally, and was named a Member of the British Empire in 1996 by Queen Elizabeth II. Dr. Wang has held positions in numerous educational institutions, is currently Chairman of the Clothing Industry Training Authority and a council member of the Hong Kong Polytechnic University. He is active in trade associations and is Vice Chairman of the HK Garment Manufacturer's Association and a Textile Council member. In community work, he acts as Vice Chairman of Project Concern, a nonprofit organization for medical and dental care in Hong Kong. Dr. Wang's expertise in the apparel industry has been utilized by the Hong Kong government where he has held the positions of Chairman of Clothing Technology Demonstration Centre and Chairman of Apparel and Textile Quick Response Centre, among others.
Dr. Wang graduated with an MBBS from the Guy's Hospital Medical School in London in 1973. From there, he returned to Hong Kong in 1974 to run his family's garment manufacturing operation. The company, Sterling Products Ltd, is a multi-national children's wear company, at which he currently holds the position of Managing Director.
Janice Wang
Chief Executive OfficerJanice Wang joined Alvanon in 2002 as Chief Executive Officer. Under her stewardship, the company has expanded exponentially into the global size and fit expert for the apparel industry. Her drive, vision and business prowess have attracted top-tier, seasoned experts to the company, which has in turn attracted a client base made up of the largest retailers and manufacturers in the industry. Janice is the visionary and driver of Alvanon, currently leading the company's transition from a mannequin-focused company to a full-service, integrated offering that provides a holistic approach to solve the misperceptions in fit.
Janice was previously employed by Chase Manhattan Bank, Sterling Products, Texwatch Inc., and industry giant Li and Fung Limited. In 2006, she was short listed in the UK for both the Businesswoman of the Year Award and the Woman of the Future Award. Janice graduated from Barnard College, Columbia University in New York with a double degree in Economics and East Asian Studies.
Jason Wang
Chief Operation OfficerJason Wang oversees global operations for Alvanon, and his ability to translate raw data into exact body shape replicas for a client's target market has been a main driving force behind Alvanon's success. As the chief architect in the evolution of Alvanon, Jason is playing an integral role in transitioning the focus of Alvanon from a products and services company to becoming the fit authority for the apparel industry. By leveraging his expertise in applications and technology, Jason was able to establish the processes and methodology for the development of Alvanon's virtual avatars and AlvaForms. Jason is regarded as one of the world's leading experts in body shape analysis and 3D avatar creation.
Jason graduated from Babson College with a Bachelor of Science in Business Management, specializing in Management Information Systems.
Ed Gribbin
President, AlvainsightEd Gribbin is a co-inventor of the revolutionary IntellifitTM System, the first body scanner capable of collecting accurate body measurements from fully clothed people, and is leading Alvanon's Consulting Division. With over 30 years of industry expertise, ranging from technical design and product development to production and sourcing through sales, merchandising and general management.
As director of Alvanon's new consulting division, Ed has spent three years collecting and analyzing consumer measurement data, conducting product fit assessments and consulting with major retailers and brands to help improve fit. Prior to joining Alvanon, Ed served as President of the Intellifit Corporation where he oversaw the collection of over 120,000 body shape scans from men, women and children in the US, Japan and Europe, the data from which is now utilized by Alvanon. Prior to Intellifit, Gribbin was Senior Vice President of Angelica Corporation and prior to that, co-founded Boathouse Sports, one of the largest specialty outerwear manufacturers in the United States today.
Steve Oakie
Senior Vice President, Business DevelopmentSteve Oakie joined Alvanon in 2007. With more than 15 years experience of marketing, sales and consulting in retail business software and services, Steve brings high-level strategic skills and expertise in sales and marketing to Alvanon. Steve is in charge of spearheading Alvanon's sales, customer service, and marketing efforts, designed to strengthen brand awareness, gain market share and drive sales. Steve is responsible for setting the strategic marketing direction of Alvanon's global operations.
Previous to joining Alvanon, Steve served as the Director of Sales, CRS Retail Solutions Division of Epicor Software, a global ERP Software Company. Steve began his sales and marketing career at Novartis Pharmaceuticals in East Hanover, NJ.
Joe Fittipaldi
Chief Financial OfficerJoe Fittipaldi specializes in retail and imports, joins Alvanon with a strong background in accounting, operations and implementation of control procedures. Joe's responsibilities include setting up the strategic corporate finance agenda for Alvanon's global operations.
Joe previously served as Vice President, Finance for the Lifestyle Design Group, a wholesale apparel division of Kellwood Company. Prior to that, Joe capped a 15 year career at the May Merchandising Company, May's Private label Import Division.
