Meriwether Group
David Howitt is the Founder and CEO of The Meriwether Group, a private equity firm that advises disruptive consumer brands, and has held this role since January 2004. Howitt is also involved in various advisory capacities, serving on the Board of Visitors at Lewis and Clark Law School, the Regional Board of Advisors at Denison University, and as a member of the Board of Advisors for Bloch International and previously for Summit Bank. Additionally, Howitt is the founder and author of Heed Your Call, which encourages individuals to embrace broader life perspectives. With prior experience at adidas in licensing and corporate counsel roles, and as general counsel and partner at Oregon Chai, Howitt has a strong background in legal matters within the consumer products sector. Educationally, Howitt holds a JD in Environmental and Natural Resources Law from Lewis & Clark Law School and a Bachelor's degree in Political Science and Philosophy from Denison University.
Meriwether Group
Meriwether Group (MWG) is a trusted advisor and business acceleration firm serving entrepreneurs of iconic, disruptive consumer brands. It is led by a complementary team of accomplished entrepreneurs, large corporate executives (i.e., adidas, Nike, etc.), financiers and lawyers. Meriwether’s dynamic team uses a unique and effective methodology to accelerate desired outcomes in a brand-centric and relevant way. Motivated by its mission to help entrepreneurs Fulfill Their Journey, they apply this ethos to all activities of licensing, distribution, brand development and mergers and acquisitions to help business leaders fulfill their destiny. Whether launching a startup, needing growth strategies, an infusion of fresh capital or a graceful succession plan, every disruptive consumer brand has different needs and that’s why Meriwether’s services are as diverse as the clients they serve. Their personalized approach gives clients the freedom to mix and match services to best suit each company’s needs. Their services can be thought of like additional tools in a toolbox; one filled with everything a client needs to effectively “Fulfill Their Journey.” Mission To serve the modern day hero … the entrepreneur*. Purpose for Being Meriwether commits to changing how human values are expressed in business by being a positive and energized partner and trusted guide that helps disruptive consumer brands and entrepreneurs “Fulfill Their Journey.”