Harvey S. Kanter
President and CEO, Board Director of DXLG at DXL Group
DXL Group•Greater Boston Area
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As a leader, CEO, and Board Director, I help companies excel in driving consumer-centric and experience-driven enterprises. My leadership is marked by strategic oversight and governance in transformational turnarounds and high-growth environments, including take-private and strategic alliances. As the author of 'Choosing to Lead,' I combine insatiable curiosity with business acumen and humility, inspiring confidence and commitment across the organization. I adeptly balance business intelligence, ambiguity, and learning agility to manage strategic complexity, creating simple narratives that resonate and align the business with stakeholders. Active NASDAQ Retail CEO - Former Public Co. COB - Active Board Director - Public Speaker & Author - Transformation and Turnarounds- Digital Innovator-Retailer Experience across fashion and as a digital Global Executive and Board Member with expertise in Public Markets and Private Equity. My strengths include Leadership, Management, Retail, Digital Transformation, Consulting, and Strategy across the USA, Canada, Asia, and Europe. I am open to serving other public or private company boards, particularly in fashion, hospitality, restaurant, and consumer goods.
Career Timeline
- DXL GroupCurrentFeb 2019–Present· 7 yrs 7 mos
- Chief Executive Officer, President, DXLG, Member, Board of DirectorsCurrentFeb 2019–Present
- Feb 2021–Feb 2024· 3 yrs
- Non-Executive Co-Chair Seattle University; Center for Leadership Formation Albers School of BusinessFeb 2021–Feb 2024
- Aug 2015–Aug 2019· 4 yrs
- Member, Board of DirectorsAug 2015–Aug 2019
- Feb 2012–Feb 2020· 8 yrs
- Blue Nile Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer and PresidentFeb 2012–Feb 2020
- 2009–Mar 2012· 3 yrs 2 mos
- Chief Executive Officer and President, Member Board of Directors2009–Mar 2012
- Mar 2006–May 2008· 2 yrs 2 mos
- Executive Vice President and Managing DirectorMar 2006–May 2008
- Mar 2003–Mar 2006· 3 yrs
- PresidentMar 2003–Mar 2006
- 1995–2003· 8 yrs
- Managing Director Eddie Bauer Home and Non-Apparel1995–2003
- Oct 1993–Jun 1995· 1 yr 8 mos
- Vice President - Divisional Merchandise ManagerOct 1993–Jun 1995
- Aug 1985–Oct 1993· 8 yrs 2 mos
- Divisonal Vice President Planning and Allocation, MerchandisingAug 1985–Oct 1993
Education
Graduate Certificate in Leadership
Leadership
Seattle UniversityMBA
Management and Organizational Behavior
Babson F.W. Olin Graduate School of BusinessBS
Marketing
Arizona State University