BUFFALO, NY, MAY 13, 2025 — Kickfurther, the leading inventory funding platform for consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies, announced today the appointment of Gregg Gordon as its new CEO, effective immediately, to accelerate the company’s next stage of growth. Kickfurther founder, board member, and former CEO, Sean De Clercq, will transition into the role of Chair of the Board of Directors.
“Having Gregg in the CEO role allows me to spend more time on strategy and focus on how Kickfurther can innovate and evolve in our ever-changing market,” said Sean De Clercq, Kickfurther founder. “As the Chair, I will remain engaged and continue to speak to colleagues, customers, and other stakeholders about how Kickfurther is helping CPG companies and funders to grow and succeed.”
Gordon was announced as Kickfurther’s President and CFO in January 2025, after having consulted for the company. He brings a wealth of expertise from his tenure at SSRN, a transformative academic publishing platform that he co-founded and later led through its acquisition by Elsevier in 2017. Prior to SSRN, he held leadership roles at KPMG and participated in various entrepreneurial ventures in technology and healthcare.
“Kickfurther recently announced its 10-year anniversary and surpassed $300 million in inventory funding, so this is an exciting time to lead us into the future,” said Gordon. “The leadership team is strong, the vision is clear, and the momentum is building as we continue to capitalize on being the best cash flow alternative for growing CPG companies.”
“Gregg’s proven track record in scaling businesses and driving operational excellence brings invaluable insights to our team, the businesses we work with, and our marketplace,” said David Bovenzi, CIO of Grand Oaks Capital and member of the Kickfurther board. “As Kickfurther’s largest investor, Grand Oaks’ belief in this team and this company has never been stronger. We’re fully behind this transition and excited for the next chapter.”
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