Andy Champion
About Andy Champion
Andy Champion serves as the Senior Director of Operations at Soho Myriad, a position he has held since 2019. With a background in purchasing and operations at Kalisher and experience in visual merchandising, he combines his artistic education with operational expertise.
Work at Kalisher
Andy Champion has held multiple roles at Kalisher since joining the company. He began as a Purchasing Associate in 2016, where he worked for eight months. He then progressed to the role of Purchasing Manager for five months in 2016-2017. Following this, he served as Director of Purchasing from 2017 to 2019 for two years. In 2019, he briefly held the position of Operations Manager for four months and subsequently became the Director of Continuous Improvement for seven months. Currently, he is the Senior Director of Operations, a position he has held since 2020.
Current Role at Soho Myriad
Since 2019, Andy Champion has been serving as the Senior Director of Operations at Soho Myriad in Atlanta, Georgia. In this role, he oversees operational strategies and processes, ensuring efficiency and effectiveness within the organization. His extensive experience in operations management contributes to the company's success in delivering quality services and products.
Education and Expertise
Andy Champion earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) degree in Sculpture and Installation Art from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where he studied from 2011 to 2014. This educational background provides him with a unique perspective in his operational roles, blending artistic insight with practical management skills.
Previous Experience in Visual Merchandising
Before his extensive career in operations, Andy Champion worked in visual merchandising. He was a Visual Merchandiser at J.Crew from 2010 to 2014 for four years, where he developed skills in product presentation and branding. He also served as Lead Visual Designer at West Elm for eight months in 2015-2016, further enhancing his expertise in visual strategy.
Background in Fine Arts
Andy Champion's background includes a significant role as Gallery Director at Fine Art Carolina Gallery from 2014 to 2015. This position allowed him to engage with the art community and manage gallery operations, contributing to his overall understanding of the intersection between art and business.