Matthew Kaness

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)

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).

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.

President & Chief Executive Officer, Board Director

2015 - 2017

Pioneering inclusive fashion e-commerce apparel brand and social commerce innovator

Chief Strategy Officer (CSO)

2007 - 2015

Nasdaq: $URBN International multi-channel lifestyle retailer and innovative portfolio of fashion consumer brands

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