James Kernan

James Kernan is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in operations, business development, and product management. Currently serving as an Advisor at Pop Up Grocer, James provides strategic guidance to the CEO on various aspects of business operations. As the Director of Operations and Head of Footwear at MSCHF, James played a key role in establishing in-house manufacturing and successfully launched the footwear business by recruiting teams globally, forming reliable factory networks, and overseeing quality control procedures. Additionally, James is the Founder of LW12, a boutique fulfillment center, and previously held the position of Head of Operations at Doris Dev, a product development agency. James co-founded Q Designs New York, where innovative technology was integrated into fashion accessories. James holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from Parsons School of Design and has pursued educational experiences at multiple institutions.