Lawrence Mc Mahon
About Lawrence Mc Mahon
Lawrence Mc Mahon is the VP of Technology for Finance, Transactions & Payments at Kohl's, with a background in merchandising, enterprise data, and business transformation.
Current Position at Kohl's
Lawrence Mc Mahon serves as the Vice President (VP) of Technology for Finance, Transactions & Payments at Kohl's. Since stepping into this role in 2024, he has been based in Buena Vista, Colorado, USA. This position involves overseeing the technological aspects of finance and transactions, ensuring smooth and efficient payment processes.
Previous Roles at Kohl's
Lawrence Mc Mahon has held several important positions at Kohl's prior to his current role. From 2022 to 2024, he was the VP of Technology for Merchandising. Before that, he served as VP of Technology for Enterprise Data & Analytics between 2021 and 2022. He also worked as Director of Product Management for Enterprise Data & Analytics from 2018 to 2021, and as Senior Manager of Business Transformation from 2016 to 2018. His earlier roles include Senior Buyer and Buyer positions within various departments, all based out of Menomonee Falls, WI.
Career at Macy's
Before his extensive career at Kohl's, Lawrence Mc Mahon worked at Macy's in various capacities. He was the VP, Regional Planning Manager for Center Core and Women’s Shoes Northwest from 2011 to 2013 in the San Francisco Bay Area. From 2009 to 2011, he was a District Planner for Menswear, and from 2007 to 2008, an Assistant Buyer for Updated Collections. Lawrence first joined Macy's as an Associate Buyer, a role he held from 2006 to 2009.
Educational Background
Lawrence Mc Mahon earned his Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) with a focus on Marketing from the Isenberg School of Management, University of Massachusetts Amherst. He attended from 2001 to 2005.
Professional Philosophy and Leadership Style
Lawrence Mc Mahon is a strong advocate for Lean methodology, emphasizing the Build, Measure, Learn cycle. He believes in forming hypotheses and validating assumptions through relentless experimentation. He prioritizes creating collaborative, diverse, and inclusive teams, giving them the autonomy to make decisions while providing necessary support. Lawrence's leadership style is approachable and focuses on building effective teams and delivering results.