Solo Brands officially has a new CEO.
Previously serving as Vista Outdoor’s CEO for five and a half years, Christopher Metz has experience managing several outdoor brands, including Arctic Cat, Acushnet and Central Garden & Pet. But on Jan. 15, Christopher officially took over as CEO for Grapevine-based Solo Brands.
“We are thrilled to welcome Chris to Solo Brands as our new CEO,” says Matt Hamilton, chairman of Solo Brands’ board of directors, via media release. “His experience across leading outdoor product companies make him the perfect leader for Solo Brands’ future.”
Debuting its 430,000-square-foot showroom in 2021, Solo Brands houses several beloved brands in the outdoor industry, including Solo Stove, Chubbies, Oru Kayak, ISLE and Icy Breeze. With Christopher’s extensive leadership experience, Matt says he’s confident he’s the right person to grow the company.
“I am honored to be appointed as Solo Brands’ next president and CEO,” Christopher says via media release. “Solo Brands is a unique business with strong brands that have tremendous potential and long runway for growth. I look forward to leading the company in its next chapter.”