Michael Fernandez

Michael Fernandez is the executive vice president, chief wholesale and business development officer for Catalyst Brands, reporting to Marc Rosen, chief executive officer. In this role, Fernandez oversees all wholesale operations — both domestic and international — as well as the Company’s business to business, licensing, and business development efforts across the portfolio of brands.

Fernandez joined Catalyst Brands in September 2025, bringing more than 20 years of experience in the fashion and consumer goods space. Most recently, Fernandez served as Chief Commercial Officer and Chief Merchandising Officer at The Levy Group Inc., where he spent nearly a decade leading commercial strategy, merchandising, sales, and brand development across a broad portfolio of lifestyle and performance brands, including Nautica. Fernandez has also held senior leadership roles at Perry Ellis International, where he worked across several of the company’s core lifestyle and performance brands, including Original Penguin, Perry Ellis, Callaway, and Nike Swim.

Fernandez holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration and Management from the University of North Texas.