Gary R. Les

Gary R. Les

CEO

Gary is a global executive with 30+ years leading growth, profitability, and expansion for companies competing in international markets. He has held CEO, president, and operational leadership roles across sectors, working with GE Healthcare, Medtronic, Dräger, Rockwell Automation, Cummins, Illinois Tool Works, Bank of America, McDonald’s, PepsiCo, Kroger, and Home Depot. His expertise spans strategic planning, business development, innovation, engineered solutions, manufacturing, global distribution, supply chain management, technology implementation, and M&A.

He holds a BA in Economics from Northwestern University (where he was a record-holding athlete), an MBA from Loyola University, and a JD from DePaul University, and is a licensed attorney.

Fun Facts: I have traveled to and managed projects, people, and partnerships in over 30 countries including China, Taiwan, South Korea, India, Pakistan, Russia, Nigeria, Honduras, and Mexico. I am a former Certified NBA Agent who represented my brother and other NBA players.

Favorite Quote or Saying: “With time comes clarity.” - My father