Ian Bentley
California State University San Marcos
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Ian Bentley is a highly experienced professional with 22.8 years of work experience in marketing, market analysis, sales, management, and real estate. He is the Co-Founder and CEO of Parker Clay, a company that has grown to over 200 employees. Ian's passion lies in enacting change and he has a strong background in social entrepreneurship and a passion for enact change. He is a certified B-Corp and is proud to uphold the highest standard of ethical and sustainable processes in production and social impact. Ian's expertise and leadership have contributed to the success of Parker Clay, a manufacturing and multi-channel retailer in Africa.
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Co-Founder and CEO of Parker Clay. TEDx Speaker.With a background in social entrepreneurship and a passion to enact change, Ian, along with his wife Brittany, laid the framework for Parker Clay while living in Ethiopia. Today, Ian serves as Co-Founder and CEO of Parker Clay, which has grown to over 200 employees between their office, warehouse, and flagship store in Santa Barbara, California, and their factory and leadership team in Addis Ababa. Their commitment is to make a better bag for a better world, through a brand which is built to showcase the finest Ethiopian leather and craftsmanship, while providing meaningful job opportunities, vocational training, and beyond living wages for at-risk women. As a certified B-Corp, Parker Clay is proud to uphold the highest standard of ethical and sustainable processes in both production footprint and social impact. Add in the defensibility of a vertically integrated supply chain and loyal customers who deliver industry-leading eCommerce metrics and you get Parker Clay, a manufacturer, multi-channel retailer, and now one of the largest employers of women in fashion in one of the fastest-growing economies in Africa.
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Founder | Chief Executive Officer
Chief Executive Officer | Co-Founder
Retail Apparel and Fashion
Ian Bentley's Professional Milestones
- Chief Executive Officer | Co-Founder (2014-01-01~): Established and operated a scalable company, achieving exponential growth and customer satisfaction.
- President (2015-04-01~2018-04-01): Driving strategic initiatives to maximize operational efficiency and establish the company as a market leader.
Education
Marketing,
Business Management,
Business,
Business Marketing,
Marketing And Managment
2003-2005Skill
Marketing
Market Analysis
Sales
Management
Real Estate
Business Strategy
Business Management
New Business Development
Executive Management
Start Ups
Leadership Development
International Business
Advertising
Strategic Communications
Public Speaking
Public Relations
Child Advocacy
Sustainable Business
Graphic Design
Branding And Identity
Consultants
Strategic Consulting
International Trade
Fundraising
Non Profits
Leadership
Business Development
Nonprofits
Management Consulting
Negotiation
Strategic Planning
Entrepreneurship
Strategic Partnerships
Marketing Strategy
Social Media
Nonprofit Organizations
Social Entrepreneurship
Certification
Colleagues
Courtney Ross Frantz
director of partnerships at parker clay
Adrianne Verheyen
Director of Ecommerce
Ian Bentley
Chief Executive Officer | Co-Founder
Matthew Kauk
Growth Manager
Kyle Wood
brand manager at parker clay
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