Ann Fong

Z SUPPLY
Chief Financial Officer / Chief Operating Officer

With more than 25 years of experience in finance and operations, Ann Fong is a seasoned executive recognized for her ability to drive profitability, lead organizational transformation, and execute complex financial strategies. Currently serving as chief financial officer and chief operating officer at Z SUPPLY, Ann has been instrumental in scaling the company through operational excellence and disciplined financial management.

At Z SUPPLY, Fong oversees a 567,000-square-foot warehouse distribution center and a workforce of more than 450 employees, ensuring seamless logistics and supply chain operations in a rapidly evolving retail environment. Her strong command of financial structures has supported growth in dynamic, high-change industries. She has led successful debt restructures – including factoring, unitranche loans and credit facilities up to $100 million – as well as post-sale transactional work that safeguarded long-term stability and expansion.

Fong’s extensive background in mergers and acquisitions further distinguishes her leadership. Her portfolio includes major transactions, such as the acquisition of Braven (2013), Clamcase (2014), Incase Designs (2016), Skullcandy (2017) and Griffin Technologies (2017). She also played key roles in the sale of Paul Frank Industries to Saban Capital (2010) and BB Dakota to Steve Madden, Ltd. (2019). Each transaction reflects her ability to guide organizations through critical transitions while maximizing shareholder value.

Earlier in her career, Fong’s financial expertise and operational insights earned her industry-wide recognition. In 2015, she was named “Rising Star CFO of the Year” by the Orange County Business Journal, a testament to her forward-thinking leadership and impact on the regional business community.

A graduate of California State University, Fullerton, Fong continues to build on her legacy as a results-driven leader, driving growth and efficiency while fostering a culture of operational and financial excellence at Z SUPPLY.