Charlie Sweat

Charlie Sweat is a prominent business executive and the Managing Principal at Sweat Equities, LLC, a private equity firm focusing on consumer packaged goods (CPG) in the food and beverage sector.1 He has held this position since September 2015.1

Career Highlights

Previous Roles::

• CEO of Earthbound Farm (August 1998 - January 2014)12
• Chairperson of Frequentz (January 2015 - February 2017)1

Achievements at Earthbound Farm::

• Grew the company from $10 million to nearly $500 million in organic sales2
• Expanded operations to Canada, Mexico, Chile, and established sales presence in Europe and East Asia2
• Helped Earthbound Farm gain a 65% market share of organic produce in North America2

Education

Charlie Sweat completed the Senior Executive Program (SEP) in Executive Education at Stanford University in 2004.1

Expertise and Recognition

• Known for his expertise in sustainability, environmental issues, and innovation in the food industry
• Recognized as one of the Top 100 Most Influential People in Business Ethics by Ethisphere Magazine
• Led Earthbound Farm to receive numerous awards, including the NSF International Food Safety Leadership Award and the California Governor's Environmental & Economic Leadership Award2

Charlie Sweat's leadership has been instrumental in driving growth and innovation in the organic food industry, particularly during his tenure at Earthbound Farm. His current role at Sweat Equities, LLC allows him to continue his focus on sustainable agriculture, clean energy, and technology.