Ryan Gellert
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- Milken Institute1h 0m
Leading with Purpose: The Corporate Moral Compass | Global Conference 2026
Diane Brady, Marvin Ellison, Ryan Gellert, Linda Hubbard, Daniel Lubetzky, Hamdi Ulukaya
CEOs from Chobani, Patagonia, Lowe's, Carhartt, and Kind convened to argue that embedding social purpose into core operations, rather than treating it as a trend, is essential for long-term business survival and shareholder value. The panelists detailed specific structural shifts, including Patagonia's profit redistribution, Chobani's employee ownership, and Lowe's massive investment in skilled trades, to demonstrate how authentic purpose drives growth while countering political polarization. Ultimately, the leaders asserted that aligning corporate strategy with community well-being and employee dignity is the only viable path to sustaining economic resilience in a divided society.
- The Economist7 min
The true cost of fast fashion
Mohammad Patel, Ijeoma Kola, Ryan Gellert
While global apparel production is projected to triple by 2050, overwhelmed recycling infrastructure currently processes only 25% of discarded clothing, resulting in massive landfill waste. Industry pioneers like Patagonia and Rent the Runway have demonstrated that alternative models prioritizing durability, repair, and shared access can achieve significant revenue and profitability while countering throwaway culture. Despite these proven success stories, the document concludes that such sustainability-focused approaches remain rare exceptions within a sector still dominated by rapid volume growth and disposable consumption.