Craig Kessler

Chief Operating Officer at PGA of America

Craig Kessler has an extensive work experience in various leadership roles. Craig currently holds the position of Chief Operating Officer at PGA of America since March 2023. Prior to this, they served as the Chief Executive Officer at Buff City Soap from August 2021 to March 2023. Craig also worked as the Chief Operating Officer at Topgolf from September 2016 to August 2021. In addition, they have experience as an Operating Partner at Providence Equity Partners from July 2014 to September 2016, and at KKR & Co. Inc. from July 2010 to July 2012. Craig began their career as a Business Analyst at McKinsey & Company from August 2007 to July 2010.

Craig Kessler holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Georgetown University and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Harvard Business School.

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  • Chief Operating Officer

    March, 2023 - present