Edward Hertzman is a prolific entrepreneur, media executive, and global supply chain expert with a career spanning over two decades in the apparel, textile, and wellness industries. He is the Founder and CEO of Athletech News, a premier media platform providing essential analysis on the fitness and wellness sectors, and the Founder of Hertzman Global Intelligence (HGI). Edward’s professional reputation is built on his ability to identify white spaces in the market and build influential platforms that inform executive decision-making. This is most notably seen in his tenure as the Founder of Sourcing Journal, which he grew into the industry’s leading trade publication before its successful acquisition by Penske Media Corporation, where he subsequently served as Executive Vice President of Fairchild Media.
Beyond his media ventures, Edward is a recognized authority on global sourcing and supply chain optimization. Through Hertzman Global Ventures, he acts as a practitioner and strategic partner for fashion brands and retailers, helping them navigate complex overseas production, diversify sourcing locations, and improve margins. His deep operational knowledge is informed by years of hands-on experience in business development for global firms like Synergies Sourcing and House of Pearl Fashion, where he managed massive international networks across Asia, Europe, and North America. His expertise bridges the gap between high-level investigative journalism and the practicalities of global manufacturing.
Edward is also deeply committed to philanthropic leadership and community service. Since 2018, he has served as a Board Member for Delivering Good, Inc., a non-profit dedicated to providing new merchandise to people in need, leveraging his extensive industry connections to drive social impact. A graduate of New York University with a degree in Economics, Edward combines analytical rigor with an entrepreneurial spirit to shape the agendas of modern business leaders. His unique perspective as both a media pioneer and a global trade expert makes him a vital asset to the organizations and boards he serves.
