Dave Gatto, the former CEO of Reef has a new gig protecting all things technical. Yesterday, it was announced that he is the new CEO of bag and electronic’s covering company incase.
“With his proven background and experience in successfully growing lifestyle brands, Dave is the ideal complement to the core competencies of the company’s founders and existing management team,” stated Wahlstrom. “I am confident that Dave’s inspiring approach to business and life, proven skill set and leadership will bring us to our vision of being a globally recognized brand that represents design simplicity and innovation at the convergence of lifestyle and technology.”
For the entire press release, follow the jump.
Incase Names Dave Gatto as Chief Executive Officer
IRWINDALE, Calif., Aug. 10 — Incase announced today that Dave Gatto has been appointed chief executive officer (CEO). Gatto comes to Incase with proven experience in leading and developing high growth consumer products companies and will oversee Incase’s continuing strategic expansion. In this role, he will focus on capturing and capitalizing on growth opportunities while spearheading the development of and investment in organizational resources. Gatto steps into the role of CEO following Erik Walhstrom, one of the company’s founders, who continues to serve at Incase in an active capacity as executive vice president of sales and business development.
The addition of Dave Gatto as CEO solidifies the foundational leadership necessary to take hold of the growth opportunities facing Incase as it continues to develop financial, operational and global resources to support its core customers and company culture.
“With his proven background and experience in successfully growing lifestyle brands, Dave is the ideal complement to the core competencies of the company’s founders and existing management team,” stated Wahlstrom. “I am confident that Dave’s inspiring approach to business and life, proven skill set and leadership will bring us to our vision of being a globally recognized brand that represents design simplicity and innovation at the convergence of lifestyle and technology.”
Gatto brings with him extensive experience in maximizing potential within high growth businesses across the consumer products realm. In his time as president and CEO of Reef Holdings, Gatto led the brand’s international expansion strategy and facilitated the footwear company’s product line growth and extension into apparel. Gatto’s achievements proved instrumental in VF Corporation’s acquisition of Reef, where he later served as president of the company’s Outdoor Coalition. Overseeing brands such as The North Face, Vans, Reef and JanSport, Gatto set the vision and strategy for the fastest growing segment of VF Corporation.
Joining a fast-growing company and an established team of leaders and talent, Gatto sees his role at Incase as enabling the company to realize its full potential.
“Incase is a brand poised for unprecedented growth because it has been able to strike a chord with today’s consumers who are increasingly making technology integral to how they live, interact and experience life,” said Gatto. “As a company focused on enhancing and improving the experience consumers have with their technology, we are in an extremely relevant position that resonates in today’s marketplace and I look forward to leading and enabling the Incase team to realize the growth opportunities that exist for the company and the brand.”
About Incase
Founded in 1997, Incase is a California-based bag and case brand that creates and delivers innovative, performance-based products with clean, contemporary design for the technology, music and street culture communities. Incase is committed to designing carrying solutions that merge seamlessly with the lifestyle and needs of today’s consumer. Incase: A better experience through good design.
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[Link: PR Newswire via TransWorld Business]
