As Chief Executive Officer of the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA), Steven Kolb oversees all operations and activities for the American fashion industry’s preeminent designer trade association and its affiliated charity. CFDA membership consists of more than 400 of America’s leading womenswear, menswear, jewelry and accessory designers.

Kolb’s responsibilities include managing all member services, trade association activities, and philanthropic initiatives. He reports to and works directly with President Diane von Furstenberg and the Board of Directors, comprised of 27 of America’s foremost designers.