Anne Wiper

NC Textile Innovation & Sustainability Engine CEO | The Industrial Commons

Anne brings an extensive background in textiles to the TIC team, as the product creation leader for brands in the outdoor and winter sports industries. She is passionate about finding more sustainable ways to make products, starting with work at Nike, Salomon, and Smartwool. She and her family have travelled the world, she’s lived in Amsterdam and Annecy, France! She was the chief instigator and product champion of the Smartwool 2nd Cut project. Anne went to Covenant College in Lookout Mtn, TN and has an MBA from the University of Denver. Anne has been committed to building culture in the workplace and giving back to the community where she lives.

Outside of work, Anne is a life-long outdoor athlete and boy mom. She is an avid open-water distance swimmer, hiker, snowboarder, cyclist, beekeeper and gardener.