CEO, Patagonia

CEO Summit Presentation

Interview with Casey Sheahan

Casey shares some thoughts on the importance of the environment and sustainability and what New Zealand can do to make an environmental impact.

Bio

Casey Sheahan currently serves as President and Chief Executive Officer of Patagonia, Inc., and Patagonia's parent company, Lost Arrow Corporation.  Patagonia, a designer and distributor of technical outdoor clothing, is widely known for its commitment to product quality and environmental responsibility.  As a member of 1% for the Planet, Patagonia pledges to donate a least one percent of it's annual sales to promote conservation and preservation of the natural environment.

Casey, a long-time outdoor industry veteran, came to Patagonia from his post as President of Kelty, Inc.  Prior to his tenure at Kelty, he served as Vice-President of Marketing for Merrell Footwear and was Category Marketing Manager at Nike ACG.  In addition to his diverse management background, Casey brings a breadth of skills in the fields of writing, marketing and sales.   He has edited for several outdoor-inspired publications including Runner's World, Marathoner and Nordic World and was editor and publisher of POWDER Magazine in the late 1980s.  He is aligned with a number of environmental organisations and served as President of the Conservation Alliance, a non-profit organisation of outdoor businesses whose membership dues support grassroots citizen-action groups and their efforts to protect wild and natural areas. He is a co-founder along with his wife, Tara, of the Conscious Global Leadership Institute, whose mission is to "share best inner practices for inspired, heart-centered leadership."

Casey is a lifelong skier and fly-fishing enthusiast.  He has a personal affinity for cycling, paddling and all water-related activities, as well as backpacking, sleeping on the ground and spending time with his family.

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