Michael Preysman

Michael Preysman is an accomplished entrepreneur and climate change advocate, best known as the founder and former CEO of Everlane, a sustainable fashion brand. He graduated from Carnegie Mellon University with a B.S. in Computer Engineering and Economics. After working as an investor at Elevation Partners, Preysman founded Everlane in 2010 with a mission to promote transparency and ethical practices in the fashion industry.

Under his leadership, Everlane introduced the concept of "radical transparency" in pricing and committed to ethical business practices, which garnered significant attention and accolades, including being named to Forbes’ 30 Under 30 in 2015 and receiving recognition from Fast Company in 2018 for innovation in business practices.

In 2021, Preysman transitioned from his role as CEO to serve as the executive chair and climate lead at Everlane, focusing on sustainability initiatives such as reducing carbon emissions and eliminating new plastic from the brand's supply chain. His advocacy for fair labor practices and supply chain transparency has made him a prominent figure in the fashion and sustainability sectors.123