Barruch Ben-Zekry

Barruch Ben-Zekry has a long and varied career in sustainability. In 2007, they began their career as a Manager of Environmental Sustainability at Levi Strauss & Co. In 2011, they moved to Ernst & Young to become a Manager of Climate Change & Sustainability Services. In 2012, they co-founded Travel Album, a company focused on making travel inspiration and planning a more visual experience. In 2014, they joined VF Corporation as a Director of Sustainable Business Value, then a Director of Sustainable Products and Materials, and finally a Senior Director of New Business Models. In 2017, they became an Aspen Institute First-Mover Fellow and a Board Member at Textile Exchange. Barruch currently serves as the Founder and CEO of Out&Back Outdoor, Inc.

Barruch Ben-Zekry holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Economics & Policy from the University of California, Berkeley.