Barney Waters

Barney Waters has a diverse work experience spanning various leadership roles in marketing and brand management. Barney is currently the CEO of Garrett Leight California Optical, where they have led the company's recovery and achieved record growth post-Covid. Prior to this, they served as President at K-Swiss Global Brands, where they were responsible for turning around the US region's revenue and profitability, as well as cutting global expenses. Barney also held the position of Chief Marketing Officer, leading the rebuilding of the K-Swiss brand and creating disruptive brand campaigns. Before joining K-Swiss, Waters served as Vice President of International Marketing at PALLADIUM BOOTS, overseeing the global relaunch of the brand and achieving significant sales growth. Earlier in their career, they worked at PUMA Group as Vice President of Marketing for the North American market, and at LOTUS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION and Lotus Development UK in various marketing management roles. Throughout their career, Waters has demonstrated strong leadership skills, strategic planning abilities, and a track record of driving growth and profitability for the companies they have worked for.

Barney Waters attended Esher College in the UK where they studied Business Studies, Sociology, and French.