
Nominee for Collectible Executive of the Year
Ken Goldin
Founder & CEO of Goldin
Ken Goldin is the Founder and CEO of Goldin, a premier auction house for high-end collectibles and memorabilia across sports and pop culture. Since its founding in 2012, the company has surpassed $1 billion in total sales, with Goldin personally responsible for more than $2 billion in memorabilia transactions over his decades-long career.
A lifelong collector, Goldin has dedicated his career to elevating the collectibles industry. He has successfully turned a personal passion into one of the hobby’s most trusted and visible platforms, often collaborating with celebrities such as Logan Paul, Peyton Manning, and Drake.
In negotiating the 2024 sale of Goldin to eBay–a strategic move that expanded the company’s resources and international reach while maintaining his leadership and direction–Goldin displayed his bold vision and business acumen. In 2025, Goldin further strengthened the auction house’s position by acquiring Studio Auctions, extending its footprint into Hollywood and entertainment memorabilia and enabling deeper connections with pop culture collectors.
His prominence expanded further with Netflix’s King of Collectibles: The Goldin Touch, which premiered on April 28, 2023, followed by a second season on June 12, 2024. A third season is set to release on December 23, 2025, underscoring both his influence in the hobby and the growing mainstream appeal of collectibles around the world.

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