Matthew Kaness
CEO at GoodwillFinds.com
Greater Philadelphia
Overview
Work Experience
Chief Executive Officer & Board Advisor
2022 - Current
www.goodwillfinds.com #pioneeringcircularity GoodwillFinds eCommerce, Inc. (GWF) is a social enterprise comprising a re-commerce, AI-enabled technology platform and second-hand marketplace under license from Goodwill Industries International, Inc. Net proceeds from sales on GoodwillFinds directly benefit the communities from which the items were initially donated, fueling local programs for workforce development, job placement and other social services. Recruited by the GWF Founding Board to join the new commerce and technology venture pre-revenue as first CEO to: lead initial launch (Oct’22) and creation of a new B2B2C business model in partnership with the Goodwill Network; stand up and build a new virtual company operating a 3P-distributed marketplace; and steward cultural relevance and amplification of the Goodwill mission and brand with new consumer audiences and the next generation of shoppers and donators.
Independent (Non-Executive) Board Director
2019 - 2024
Nasdaq: $FLXS Chair of Nom/Gov Committee (2021-23), member (2019-2020) Member of Compensation Committee (2022-2023) Member of Audit & Ethics Committee (2019-2021)
Flexsteel Industries, Inc. is manufacturer, importer and marketer of residential.
US Advisory Board
2018 - 2022
ASX: $APT.AX
Independent Consultant
2018 - 2019
Executive Chairperson & CEO
2019 - 2020
Full P&L Accountability for the $1.2B GMV “1990’s heritage brand” and diversified fashion, denim and lifestyle apparel business. Private equity sponsored, Arts District LA-based, 50% DTC / 50% Wholesale plus Brand Licensing Franchise. Recruited by Leonard Green Partners (LGP) to lead strategic pivot / digital transformation / brand revitalization. Led company through 2020 covid-induced lockdowns and successful restructuring / sale of the business to Authentic Brands Group (ABG).
Lucky Brand Jeans is a Los Angeles-based clothing brand that offers heritage and authentic spirit of denim.
VP & Officer, US eCommerce
2017 - 2018
Led integration of ModCloth post-sale into Jet.com marketplace front-end and Walmart ($WMT) e-commerce back-end. Member of US E-comm division leadership team and corporate officer.
Walmart is a retail corporation that operates several chains of supermarkets, discount stores, and e-commerce platforms.
Raised $5,000,000,000.00.
President & Chief Executive Officer, Board Director
2015 - 2017
Pioneering inclusive fashion e-commerce apparel brand and social commerce innovator
ModCloth is an online clothing, accessories, and decor retailer that aims to provide an engaging shopping atmosphere for the user.
Raised $76,239,701.00 from Norwest Venture Partners, First Round Capital, Accel, Floodgate, Floodgate, Harrison Metal, First Round Capital, Norwest Venture Partners and Accel.
Chief Strategy Officer (CSO)
2007 - 2015
Nasdaq: $URBN International multi-channel lifestyle retailer and innovative portfolio of fashion consumer brands
URBN is an apparel & fashion company that provides fashion and retail services.
Senior Manager, Consumer & Retail
2004 - 2007
co-Founder
1998 - 1998
Co-founded not-for-profit 501(c)3 vehicle to fund an alternative sports-education experience for Washington, D.C. Area youth