Michael Gilman

Michael Gilman is the CEO and Founder of Grooming Lounge, a company dedicated to enhancing men's grooming experiences through barbershops, spas, and grooming products. He has held this position since July 2000. Under his leadership, Grooming Lounge aims to help men feel more handsome and confident by offering barber-formulated products and an online shopping platform.

Gilman has a strong background in marketing and business development within the consumer goods industry. His previous roles include Vice President of Marketing at The Davidson Companies and Account Director at Jericho Communications, where he developed marketing campaigns for notable brands such as IKEA and Miller Brewing.

He graduated from The Ohio State University with a degree in Journalism and has a history of valuing customer experience, emphasizing the importance of service etiquette in his professional philosophy.1