David van Gessel

David van Gessel is an accomplished professional in the sporting goods industry, currently serving as an Account Manager at Solis since March 2024, managing high-profile brands such as Salomon footwear, Arc'teryx, Goal Zero, and Grayl. As the Founder and Owner of Fortune Eyewear since April 2020, David has leveraged entrepreneurial skills while also operating SpaceWax, a company focused on locally made winter sports goods from July 2018 to November 2023. Prior experience includes serving as Brand Manager New Zealand for notable brands like Spy Optic and Public Snowboards at Step Up Industries from April 2018 to April 2020, along with sales roles at Cheapskates Quality Sporting Goods and Boardertown. David's educational background includes studies at Onc Clauslaan from 2003 to 2006 and at Zadkine from 2006 to 2007.