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2 questions that helped Patagonia's CEO go from packing boxes for $6 an hour to leading a $3 billion brand

Ryan Gellert became Patagonia's CEO in 2020 and helped transition the company to donate its $100 million yearly earnings to fight climate change.
Date: Mar. 18, 2023 10:00 AM ET
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