Matthew Kaness

Chief Executive Officer & Board Advisor

2022 - 2025

www.goodwillfinds.com #pioneeringcircularity GoodwillFinds eCommerce, Inc. (GWF) was founded in 2022 as a social enterprise to build a modern re-commerce, AI-enabled technology platform and new second-hand marketplace under brand license from Goodwill Industries International, Inc. Net proceeds from all 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. I was 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, building on Goodwill's legacy as the leader in Sustainability and the Circular Economy.

Independent (Non-Executive) Board Director (Nasdaq: $FLXS)

2019 - 2024

Nasdaq: $FLXS Chair of Nom/Gov Committee (2021-24), member (2019-2020) Member of Compensation Committee (2022-2024) Member of Audit & Ethics Committee (2019-2021)

US Advisory Board (ASX: $APT.AX, since acquired by Block, Inc., NYSE: $XYZ)

2018 - 2022

ASX: $APT.AX

Independent Consultant

2018 - 2019

Executive Board Chairperson & CEO (since acquired by a subsidiary of Authentic Brands Group LLC)

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 (NYSE: $WMT)

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 & CEO, Board Director (since acq'd by a subsidiary of Walmart, Inc., NYSE: $WMT)

2015 - 2017

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

Chief Strategy Officer (CSO), Nasdaq: $URBN

2007 - 2015

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

Senior Manager, Consumer & Retail

2004 - 2007

Clients included: Burton Snowboards, Onyx Capital, GSK Consumer Healthcare, Rich Foods

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