Ryan Gellert Explained
Ryan Gellert (born January 3, 1972) is an American business executive who is the CEO of Patagonia, Inc. as of September 2020.[1] Prior to appointment as CEO, Gellert was the manager of EMEA - Patagonia for the European market.[2] Prior to working at Patagonia, Gellert worked 15 years at Black Diamond Equipment, where he served as president starting in 2012.[3] [4]
Early life and education
Gellert grew up in Cocoa Beach, Florida, where he attended Cocoa Beach High School. He earned a BSBA in Finance from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte in 1994, an MBA from the Florida Institute of Technology in 1996, and a Juris Doctor from the University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law in 2005.[5]
Career
In September 2020, Gellert was appointed to CEO of Patagonia, Inc. after six years of leading Patagonia's European operations.[6]
Personal life
Gellert is married and has two children. He lives in Santa Barbara County, California.[7]
Notes and References
- Beer, Jeff. "Exclusive: Patagonia’s new CEO talks about the future of the beloved brand", Fast Company, September 23, 2020. Retrieved September 6, 2021.
- Winkler, Fredericke. "Patagonia's Ryan Gellert: "Customers are more engaged with making conscious purchase decisions", Fashion Network website, March 15, 2018. Retrieved September 6, 2021.
- Guyot, Olivier. "Patagonia hands Europe over to Ryan Gellert", Fashion Network website, November 18, 2014. Retrieved September 6, 2021.
- Bond, Calvin. "Ryan Gellert Appointed Black Diamond Equipment Brand President", Outside Business Journal website, November 27, 2011. Retrieved September 6, 2021.
- News: Gelles . David . December 10, 2021 . The Patagonia C.E.O.'s Mission: 'Save Our Home Planet' . The New York Times.
- News: Balch . Oliver . 2023-04-11 . Ryan Gellert: ‘At Patagonia we have to be greener than green – and make a profit’ . en-UK . Reuters . 2023-10-17.
- News: Chambers . Sam . January 16, 2022 . Patagonia boss Ryan Gellert: spare us from the corporate greenwash . The Sunday Times.
