An alumnus of Kansas State University with a BBA in accounting, Michael W. Kramer launched his career with KPMG Peat Marwick in 1987. Four years later, Michael W. Kramer became the director of financial services at Pizza Hut, Inc., and in 1996, he accepted his first position as a CFO at Einstein Noah Bagel Corporation.
Throughout the following years, Michael W. Kramer transitioned into the fashion industry, providing financial leadership for The Limited, Inc., Abercrombie & Fitch, Kellwood Company, and JCPenney. He also spent time with hardware and software firms such as Gateway, Inc., and Apple, Inc.
In 2013, he began collaborating with former colleagues in a restaurant business known as Spin Holdings, Inc. Three years later, he accepted his current position as the CFO of Forever 21, Inc. Since joining the company, he has spearheaded strategies to achieve substantial financial gains.
Mr. Kramer has also provided his expertise to advisory boards for groups such as Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, Giggle, the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, and Kansas State University’s Business School.
