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Kenny Anderson

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Chief Operating Officer at Gotham
📍 New York, New York, United States

Kenny Anderson is the Chief Operating Officer of Gotham, a luxury cannabis retailer. A graduate of Michigan State University, his career is rooted in the luxury fashion industry, where he held senior executive positions at global brands like Giorgio Armani and HUGO BOSS, specializing in merchandising, planning, and retail operations.

Outside of his executive role, Kenny is deeply committed to mentorship and community impact. He co-founded Arc Forward, a venture dedicated to supporting under-represented founders, with a pledge to donate 100% of net profits back to the community. He is frequently cited as an invaluable mentor to professionals in the fashion industry.

Unique fact: He made a significant career pivot from leading merchandising for iconic European luxury fashion houses to innovating in the legal cannabis retail space.

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Experience
4 Years
Current Role
Chief Operating Officer
Job Level
Leadership
Location
New York, New York, United States
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Retail Innovation
His career shift from traditional luxury fashion to COO of Gotham, a reimagined cannabis retail concept, showcases a focus on disruptive and innovative retail experiences.
Founder Mentorship
He is passionate about advising startups and is frequently mentioned as a key mentor who has provided invaluable guidance to professionals navigating their careers in the fashion industry.
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Career

Work history

7-2024
Chief Operating Officer
Gotham
1-2021
Principal Consultant & StartUp Board Advisor: Fashion, Tech & CPG Brands
Business Development, Merchandising, Retail Management & Operations
Senior VP + GMM: Retail Merchandising
Giorgio Armani
Emporio Armani
Giorgio Armani
Senior Vice President, Merchandising, Americas
HUGO BOSS
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Education
BA
Michigan State University - Eli Broad College of Business
Continued Education
Pace University - Lubin School of Business
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