Charles Mellen

Charles Mellen has a diverse work experience spanning several industries and roles. Charles is the founder and CEO of Knack, Inc. since 2016. Charles worked as a consultant at Nayatt Associates LLC from 2015 to 2016, providing strategic guidance to various clients and serving as the interim Chief Marketing Officer for the State of Rhode Island. Prior to that, they held leadership positions at A.T.Cross Company, including Chief Executive Officer from 2013 to 2015 and President from 2005 to 2013. At Tumi, Inc., they served as the Vice President of Global Marketing from 1996 to 2004, where they successfully implemented global brand and distribution strategies. Before that, they were the Director of Men's Product Development and Footwear at Coach Company and a Manager at Kurt Salmon Associates, an international FMCG strategy consulting firm.

Charles Mellen attended The Wharton School, where they studied Economics with a dual concentration in Strategic Policy & Planning and Finance. Charles completed their Bachelor of Science degree in 1985. No information is provided regarding their education before attending The Wharton School.