Ed Gribbin | AIChE

Ed Gribbin

President
Americas Apparel Producers' Network

From 2006 to 2018, Ed worked for Alvanon, Inc., the last seven as President. Under his leadership, Alvanon evolved from the premier provider of technical fit forms to the foremost authority on product development, sizing and fit strategy and execution. He managed its teams and has worked with leading retail clients all over the world; he remains an advisor to and promoter of Alvanon globally. 

Prior to Alvanon, Ed was recruited to tech startup Intellifit Corporation as President/COO in 1999. There, he co-invented the revolutionary Intellifit Scanner, the first body scanner to accurately return the dimensions of fully-clothed consumers and predict their sizes across the spectrum of available brands. 

Ed’s career started in the uniform industry, first in manufacturing and merchandising and later in sales, marketing and executive management.

Ed serves on numerous boards and regularly presents insights and thought leadership themes to international apparel conferences. He also contributes to editorial and op-ed content in many relevant publications. His current board memberships include:

  • American Apparel & Footwear Association (since 2011)
    • Government Relations Committee
  • International Apparel Federation (since 2012)
    • Executive Committee & Treasurer
  • SPESA (Sewn Products Equipment & Suppliers of the Americas) (since 2011)
    • Vice Chairman / Executive Committee
  • University of Delaware Fashion Studies Advisory Council (since 2010)
  • The Robin Report (since 2015)
  • AAPN (Americas Apparel Producers’ Network) (since 2017)
    • President / Executive Committee