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Luke Ericson

Gibson Brands, Inc., has confirmed Luke Ericson to the permanent role of Chief Operating Officer (COO), reporting to Cesar Gueikian, President and CEO of Gibson Brands.

Acting as Interim Chief Operating Officer since May 2023, Ericson has been instrumental in reorganizing the business with the creation of the COO office around Manufacturing, Planning and Supply Chain, and Enterprise Solutions, globally. According to the company, he has been “a thought partner, leader, and a key player in shaping and implementing Gibson’s global strategy”.

Ericson joined Gibson from the global private equity firm KKR, where he was an Operating Partner. During his time at KKR, he partnered closely with the management teams at KKR Investments to develop and execute growth strategies. He has also held interim executive roles at KKR-owned companies.

Before joining KKR, Ericson was a management consultant with AlixPartners, where he helped consumer and retail clients improve profitability through operational improvement programs. Earlier in his career, he worked as a turnaround and restructuring consultant in Australia.

Throughout his career, he has gained experience in supply chain and manufacturing operations, typically as part of large-scale business transformations. Ericson has worked extensively across Europe, Asia, and the U.S.

He grew up in Australia and has lived in the United States for the last decade. He studied Economics and Finance at the University of Technology, Sydney, and is also a Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants, Australia, and New Zealand.

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