Gareth Richards

Gareth Richards is an accomplished outdoor industry leader with extensive experience in sales, marketing, and education. As the Founder and CEO of Outdoor Prolink since 2004, Gareth has effectively connected outdoor brands with verified industry professionals, enhancing brand advocacy and influence. Previous roles include Country Manager and Director of Sales at Ryders Eyewear, Vice President of Sales at Mountainsmith, and Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Lowe Alpine, where Gareth successfully executed strategic sales initiatives and launched innovative product lines. Additionally, Gareth has a background in academia, having served as a Professor of Outdoor Education at Prescott College and as the Director of Outdoor Programs at Cornell University. Gareth holds an MA in Experiential Education from the University of Colorado Boulder and a BA in Environmental Studies from Trinity College, Carmarthen, Wales.