Toshi Hosogai

Results-driven Chief Operating Officer / Senior Executive with over 20 years of experience leading finance, global operations, and supply chain strategies for premium footwear, apparel, and consumer product brands. Proven track record partnering directly with CEOs and founders to scale omnichannel organizations, optimize margins, and build efficient, repeatable business systems while preserving entrepreneurial culture. Expertise spanning strategic enterprise planning, international sourcing, inventory management, cross-functional team leadership, and multichannel expansion across North American and international markets.

Fluent in English and Japanese.

Executive Advisor – Global Operations & Strategy at FREELANCE EXECUTIVE CONSULTING (2023-01 – Present)

• Deliver executive-level advisory to consumer brand leadership teams on global supply chain optimization, international logistics, and operational restructuring.
• Partner with client leadership to refine cost structures, optimize inventory replenishment, and align multi-channel strategies across wholesale, retail, and digital platforms.

Vice President – Global Operations & Supply Chain at SPNY HOLDINGS, INC. (2012-01 – 2023-12)

• Executed end-to-end operational, sourcing, and logistics strategies for multi-category apparel and footwear lines (denim, knits, leather footwear, vulcanize and athletics sneakers) across U.S. and Asian markets.
• Managed international supply chain networks across China, Vietnam, Indonesia, Mexico, Italy, Turkey, and Japan, continuously evaluating vendor performance and cost efficiency.
• Direct raw material purchasing, product costing, and international trade show procurement (Premiere Vision Paris, Texworld Paris, MIPEL Milan) to support product development and gross margin targets.

Chief Operating Officer (COO) at SARAH PINKMAN, INC. (2006-01 – 2012-12)

• Served as key operational partner to executive leadership, overseeing daily execution across wholesale, retail store operations, and e-commerce platforms.
• Directed global production, supply chain logistics, and financial controls—including Irrevocable Letters of Credit—ensuring healthy cash flow management and order fulfillment.
• Scaled organizational infrastructure to support multi-category product expansion (footwear, streetwear, outerwear) across North American and international distribution networks.

Chief Operating Officer (COO) / Founder at CHUCK ROASTE REVERSIBLE JEANS (1996-01 – 2006-12)

• Founded and operated an innovative apparel business, managing overall company operations, product development, patent management, and global commercial strategy.
• Successfully negotiated and secured major corporate licensing agreements with Onward Kashiyama USA Inc. and Paul Guez's Blue Concept LLC.
• Spearheaded global sales expansion, brand marketing, and vendor relationships across key international trade shows (MAGIC Las Vegas, Fashion Coterie New York, Tranoi Paris).

Chief Operating Officer (COO) at BLUE BREW CORPORATION (1992-01 – 1996-12)

• Led operational management, luxury goods purchasing, and supply chain logistics for high-end multi-store boutique retail operations in NYC.
• Managed global sourcing and procurement across premium European and Asian markets (Italy, France, UK, Japan).

Bachelor of Arts in Economics – Nihon University