Al Perkinson

Founder, Chief Executive Officer at BAJÍO Sunglasses

Al Perkinson has a diverse work experience in a variety of roles and industries. Al is currently the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of BAJÍO Sunglasses, a position they have held since January 2021. Prior to this, in October 2019, they owned their own company, AP Branding, before transitioning to their role at BAJÍO.

Between October 2018 and October 2019, Al was the EVP Global Brand Marketing at Huk. From October 2016 to October 2019, they served as the EVP Marketing at Simms Fishing Products.

Before their role at Simms Fishing Products, Al worked as the Vice President of Marketing at Costa Sunglasses from June 2005 to October 2016. Al began their career at Bank of America in December 1989 as a Marketing Manager and stayed there until March 1995. Prior to that, they worked at Ogilvy as an Account Executive from December 1986 to December 1989.

Al Perkinson completed their Bachelor's degree in Sculpture from Saint Andrews University, graduating in 1983. Al then pursued further education at Columbia University, where they obtained a Master of Fine Arts (MFA) degree in Arts Administration. This was achieved between 1983 and 1985.

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  • Founder, Chief Executive Officer

    January, 2021 - present