Dirk Sorenson, Executive Director, Industry Analyst in The NPD Group’s Sports practice, covers the bicycle, outdoor, and team sports equipment categories. Dirk travels extensively to provide insight on the U.S. sports landscape to the cycling and outdoor equipment manufacturing and retail communities. Dirk’s knowledge of data-bound product management strategies is sought after by top global manufacturers.
He has been a speaker at industry tradeshows including Outdoor Retailer, Bicycle Leadership Conference, Interbike, Paddlesports Retailer, and The Running Event.
Dirk joined NPD in 2015 following product management and marketing roles for brands including Raleigh Bicycle, Redline Bicycle, Dagger Kayak, and Perception Kayaks. He holds a Master’s degree in Transportation Geography with an emphasis in quantitative techniques from the University of Kentucky. Dirk enjoys cycling and camping with his family and lives in Boulder, Colorado.