Ryan Hahn is Director of R&D and Innovation at GUESS? Inc., where he oversees product development, production, special projects, and collaborations, while leading sustainability initiatives such as the brand’s new GUESS Airwash Technology. Based in Los Angeles, Mr. Hahn has worked in the denim industry since 2005, witnessing its evolution from traditional manufacturing to the cutting-edge innovations shaping today’s market. His global experience and hands-on approach have fueled a commitment to advancing more sustainable practices in partnership with GUESS. Dedicated to pushing boundaries in production, new technologies, and personal responsibility, Mr. Hahn continues to help the company push toward its mission of innovation and environmental consciousness across every level of development and production—challenging the past with a new way of thinking about denim manufacturing, while keeping its authenticity intact.