Ben Kwon

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About Ben Kwon

Fashion is fascinating. The creativity in the things we use in our everyday lives constantly surprises me. Our personal connection to fashion is especially intriguing.This fascination with fashion led me to a career spanning over 20 years in footwear and apparel. It gave me the opportunity to meet interesting people across APAC and the world. By being relatable, open to novelty, willing to learn, and respectful of the industry, I’ve built long-lasting relationships with international brands, suppliers, retailers and distributors.Curiosity, flexibility, and staying comfortable in uncomfortable situations brought me a long way. I started in footwear, moved on to a family-owned manufacturing facility, and brought my combined skills and experience to consumer fashion. Along the way, I’ve held a number of major responsibilities. These include:• Business development• Brand, distribution and retail strategies• Relationship building and stakeholder management• Data-driven decision making• New market penetration• Business negotiationsI’m eager to learn more about what else is out there, and connect with fellow industry leaders. Please message me here on LinkedIn or drop me at email at ben.kwon@gmail.com.