Chief Executive Officer
CurrentSolo Brands is a leading omnichannel lifestyle brand company with beloved consumer brands such as Solo Stove, Chubbies, Oru Kayak, Icy Breeze, and Isle.
Jan 2024 - Present
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Chief Executive Officer and President Solo Brands | Director Central Garden & Pet
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Chief Executive Officer and President Solo Brands | Director Central Garden & Pet
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Delray Beach, Florida, United States
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Chris Metz is listed as Chief Executive Officer and President Solo Brands | Director Central Garden & Pet at Solo Stove, based in Delray Beach, Florida, United States. AeroLeads shows a matched LinkedIn profile for Chris Metz.
Chris Metz previously worked as Chief Executive Officer at Solo Stove and Director at Central Garden & Pet. Chris Metz holds Master Of Business Administration (Mba), Business Administration And Management, General from University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill.
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About Chris Metz
Global leader with more than 25 years of experience leading consumer and durable goods companies, with proven track record of success at every level throughout career. CEO of two separate multi-billion dollar public companies. Most recently was CEO for Vista Outdoor, leading a transformation of the company from Sales of $2b and EBIT of $86m to Sales and EBIT of $3b and $665m respectively (FY2018 to FY2022). Also spent 9 years as Managing Director with a leading Private Equity Co. Started career at academy company, Stanley Black & Decker. Spent 13 years at SBK, growing from Assistant Product Manager to President. During that time lived in Frankfurt, Germany (1996-1999), leading the EMEA professional power tools and accessories business. During career have built cultures, led tens of thousands of employees, overseen dozens of R&D centers and led manufacturing plants all over the world. Many employees have worked for me multiple times and some have gone on to become Presidents and CEOs of other co's.
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7 roles · 22 years
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Director
CurrentGlobal $3.3b leader in the Garden and Pet industries (NYSE: CENT). Central is home to a portfolio of more than 65 leadership brands.
Feb 2019 - Present
Ceo
Global leader in the Outdoor Products industry (NYSE: VSTO) with Net Sales and EBITDA in FY2022 of $3.1B and $739M. Vista Outdoor is the home of 41 iconic brands including CamelBak, Fox Racing, Simms Fishing, Giro Bike and Snow, Bell Helmets, Bushnell and Foresight Golf and more.> Grew revenues from $2B to $3B; ecomm 50% CAGR and direct-to-consumer (DTC) sales $0 to $200m> Led 10 M&A transactions; sold 2 co's and acquired 8 including Remington, Foresight Golf, Fox Racing and Simms Fishing> Hit financial guidance 10 straight quarters and grew stock price from low of $4 to high of $47
2017 - 2023
~6 yrs
Director
Global leader in the Golf industry (NYSE: GOLF) with iconic brands including Titleist, FootJoy, Scotty Cameron, Bob Vokey and Kjus.
2015 - 2018
~3 yrs
Ceo
Arctic Cat, Inc
Global leader in the powersports industry, designing, manufacturing and selling off-road vehicles and snowmobiles (NASDAQ: ACAT).> Developed global strategic plan to transform co into multi-billion-dollar co> Recruited elite team and led performance based culture to grow co> Negotiated sale of co resulting in cash offer at 41.8% premium to stock price
2015 - 2017
~2 yrs
Managing Director
Leading Private Equity firm with 6 successful funds and over $8b in committed capital since inception (2014).
2005 - 2014
~9 yrs
President
Global leader in the consumer products space (NYSE: SWK) with iconic brands Black & Decker and DeWALT. Merged with Stanley in 2010 to form the Stanley Black & Decker Company.
Jun 1992 - May 2005
3 education records
Chris Metz education
Master Of Business Administration (Mba), Business Administration And Management, General
University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Business Administration And Management, General
University Of Delaware
Bs Business, Finance And Marketing
University Of Delaware
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What company does Chris Metz work for?
Chris Metz works for Solo Stove.
What is Chris Metz's role at Solo Stove?
Chris Metz is listed as Chief Executive Officer and President Solo Brands | Director Central Garden & Pet at Solo Stove.
Where is Chris Metz based?
Chris Metz is based in Delray Beach, Florida, United States while working with Solo Stove.
What companies has Chris Metz worked for?
Chris Metz has worked for Solo Stove, Central Garden & Pet, Vista Outdoor Inc., Acushnet Company, and Arctic Cat, Inc.
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What schools did Chris Metz attend?
Chris Metz holds Master Of Business Administration (Mba), Business Administration And Management, General from University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill.
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