Keith Carrato

Keith Carrato is an experienced executive in the outdoor and athletic footwear industry, currently serving as a board member at the Outdoor Industry Association since October 2023. Carrato held the position of Vice President at GERBER from October 2020 to November 2024, and previously served as Vice President and General Manager of Bates Footwear at Wolverine Worldwide, where a significant brand turnaround was achieved. As Business Unit Director for the Trailhead division at KEEN, Carrato directed a $100M global hiking footwear category. Prior experience at Nike spanned over a decade, covering roles such as Senior Director in Global Merchandising and Global Promo Apparel, where leadership efforts contributed to substantial revenue growth across various product categories. Additional roles include Director of Internet Marketing at Hollywood Entertainment and Senior Research Analyst at Gartner. Carrato earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Economics from Willamette University.