Gary Bowen

Gary Bowen is the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at Cotopaxi, an outdoor gear and apparel company based in Salt Lake City, Utah.1 3 He has been serving in this role since December 2018.3 Bowen has an extensive background in finance and leadership, having previously worked as a CFO for other companies and as a management consultant.3

Career History

Current Roles::

CFO at Cotopaxi (December 2018 - Present)
CFO at Advanced CFO (June 2017 - Present)

Previous Experience::

Management Consultant at GB Leadership & Management Consulting (April 2014 - Present)
CFO at OGO (for 8.5 years, his first CFO role)

Education

Bowen completed both his bachelor's degree and MBA from Brigham Young University (BYU).1

Expertise

As a CFO, Bowen has experience in various financial aspects of business operations, including:

Financial review and analysis
Operational improvements
Revenue opportunities
Audits
Benefit plans
Valuations
Fundraising assistance

Personal

Gary Bowen is based in the Salt Lake City Metropolitan Area.3 He is known for his humble and uplifting leadership style, taking the time to know each team member personally.3

Role at Cotopaxi

At Cotopaxi, Bowen plays a crucial role in the company's unique business model, which includes donating 1% of annual revenue to the Cotopaxi Foundation for philanthropic efforts.2 He is involved in "doing capitalism better" while helping the company aim to become a billion-dollar brand alongside other major outdoor names.1