Michael Ko

Michael Ko is an accomplished IT professional with extensive experience in retail systems management, currently serving as the Manager of International Retail Systems at Ace Hardware Corporation since September 2021. Prior roles include the Director of Retail Solutions at Centric Brands, where responsibilities encompassed managing Retail Apps and Support teams, leading mobile Point of Sale system projects, and overseeing IT operations. Previous experiences include managing Retail IT at Eileen Fisher, where Michael led system improvements and project implementations, and served as a Senior Business Analyst focusing on POS systems. Early career experience as a POS Systems Coordinator at Barneys New York involved maintaining system efficiency and working with vendors to enhance productivity. Michael holds a Bachelor's degree in Information Technology & Computer Science from Rutgers University and a Master's degree in Information Technology Project Management & Business Intelligence from Kaplan University.