Expertise:
Business process design and strategy
Major Product/SVS:
Retail; Technology and infrastructure; Business strategy and supply chain
Education Degrees:
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Institute of Civil Engineering, Moscow
Affiliations Awards:
Information Technology Executive Board of Visitors, Hofstra University
Number Of Years In Profession:
22
Number Of Years In Current Position:
4
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to her having a business vision while managing a technical organization, and understanding that technology is vital to help business grow and expand.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved in her profession because she came to the United States with a technical background and loved the idea of combining the technical skills with the business aspect. She has progressed along that path in her 17 years with Kenneth Cole.
Extended Bio Profile:
Ms. Gorinshteyn has been with Kenneth Cole for 17 years and in her current position since 2007. Prior to this position, she was group vice president of application development, starting in 2002. She started as a developer in 1989, when she came to the United States. She presents at technical conferences.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Handling the company's information technology strategy and system portfolio development; Leading the technical organization to enable business growth, reduce costs, and drive efficiency; Overseeing application development and infrastructure, business analysis, network, and the help desk; Troubleshooting; Reporting to the chief information officer
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Ms. Gorinshteyn plans on doing more global work, getting more involved with systems design and growing in the retail/supply chain/business areas.