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Charles Kwalwasser
High Growth Legal and Real Estate Executive
Charles Kwalwasser is a highly experienced legal and real estate executive currently serving as the General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, Head of Real Estate and Development at CAMP, a position he has held since October 2022.1 In this role, he is responsible for all legal matters at the company and manages site selection, leasing, design, and construction for store locations.1
Prior to his current position, Kwalwasser held several key roles at CAMP:
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Chief Commercial Officer (November 2018 - October 2022), where he established the real estate, finance, and legal functions for the start-up experiential children's retailer.1
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General Counsel at BARK (August 2016 - November 2018), where he built and managed the legal function for a high-growth, venture capital-backed consumer products business in the pet dog industry.1
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Chief Administrative Officer and General Counsel at Quirky (April 2011 - August 2016), where he was responsible for all legal matters for a venture capital-backed consumer products business.1
Kwalwasser's career also includes experience in the financial sector, having served as Vice President & IP Counsel at both Barclays Capital and Lehman Brothers.1
His educational background includes:
- JD from Cornell Law School (1998 - 2001)
- BS in Civil Engineering from the University of Virginia (1994 - 1998)
- Attended Poly Prep Country Day School (1986 - 1994)1
Kwalwasser holds several professional licenses and certifications, including:
- Securities Representative (FINRA)
- Real Estate Broker (NY)
- Registered Patent Attorney (USPTO)
- CFA Charterholder1
With his diverse experience in legal, financial, and real estate sectors, Charles Kwalwasser brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to his current role at CAMP, contributing to the company's growth and development in the experiential retail space.