Business Leader & Environmental Advocate; Former CEO at Patagonia; Partner at ReGen Ventures; Board Member at Rivian

California, USA

Rose Marcario Biography

Rose Marcario is a business leader and environmental advocate whose career spans private equity, technology, and consumer goods. Before joining Patagonia as chief financial officer, Marcario led mergers and acquisitions at a West Coast investment firm, served as CFO of Apple spin-off General Magic, and worked in private equity. She holds a Bachelor of Science in business and finance from University of Albany and an MBA from California State University, Los Angeles, and spent 15 years in private equity.

Marcario joined Patagonia, an outdoor gear and apparel company, as CFO and later became CEO. During her tenure as chief operating officer and CEO, she oversaw significant growth in profits and revenues, established the company’s first in-house venture fund, and led the development of Patagonia Provisions, an organic regenerative food company. As president and CEO, Marcario guided Patagonia through a period of profitable growth, expanding sales to more than $1 billion while strengthening the company’s focus on environmental activism, regenerative agriculture, and governance structures that prioritize sustainability.

Under Marcario’s leadership, Patagonia became a leader in the Benefit Corporation movement, emphasizing social and environmental responsibility alongside financial performance. She played a key role in relocating the Outdoor Retailer tradeshow from Utah to Colorado to support conservation efforts and directed strategies to protect lands such as Bears Ears National Monument, Jumbo Valley, and the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. In collaboration with the Rodale Institute and Dr. Bronner’s, Marcario helped develop the Regenerative Organic Certification, a standard for workers’ and farmers’ rights, animal welfare, and soil health. She also founded Time To Vote, a coalition of companies aimed at increasing voter participation.

Marcario’s work has been recognized with honors including the United Nations Champion of the Earth award, the Botwinick Prize in Business Ethics from Columbia University, CEO of the Year from the Responsible Business Awards, and recognition as a Champion of Change by President Barack Obama. She has received an honorary doctorate from Duke University, the Spirit of Conservation Award from Murie Ranch, and was ranked number one on Fast Company’s Queer 50 list.

After Patagonia, Marcario continued her focus on climate solutions by joining ReGen Ventures as a partner, advising and investing in climate-focused startups. She serves on the boards of electric vehicle company Rivian and plant-based protein company Meati, supporting efforts to reduce emissions. As a founding governing board member of The Society To Protect Underground Networks, Marcario advocates for the protection of mycorrhizal networks critical to Earth’s climate and ecosystems. Her career demonstrates the potential for business to drive environmental stewardship, fair labor practices, and corporate transparency.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 10/30/2026.

Rose Marcario Videos

Rose Marcario - From growing Patagonia to making regen tech investments

Rose Marcario - From growing Patagonia to making regen tech investments

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Inspiring Women Leaders - Rose Marcario, former Patagonia CEO

Inspiring Women Leaders - Rose Marcario, former Patagonia CEO

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