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Episodes/Bob Meers - Ex-CEO at Reebok & LuLulemon, CEO at Better for All | Creating a Brand that Impacts
October 19, 202349:25

Bob Meers - Ex-CEO at Reebok & LuLulemon, CEO at Better for All | Creating a Brand that Impacts

Bob Meers - Ex-CEO at Reebok & LuLulemon, CEO at Better for All | Creating a Brand that Impacts

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Bob Meers

CEO at Better for All, Former CEO at Reebok & Lululemon

betterforall.co
Bob Meers, former CEO of Reebok and Lululemon, discusses his journey and current role as CEO of Better for All, a company focused on sustainable bioplastic cups. The conversation delves into the evolution of CEO values, the challenges and opportunities in building sustainable businesses, and strategies for changing consumer behavior towards eco-friendly products. Meers shares insights from his extensive leadership experience, emphasizing the importance of impactful brand creation.

Key Topics

Evolving Values as a CEOEffective Sustainability in BusinessCreating Premium Sustainable ProductsCEO Mindset ShiftsChanging Consumer Behavior

Companies & Organizations

Better for All

A company producing PHBH home compostable bioplastic cups championing environmental sustainability.

Lululemon Athletica, Inc.

A former company where Bob Meers served as CEO, growing it into a billion-dollar international public enterprise.

Reebok

A former company where Bob Meers served as President & CEO, increasing sales from $13 million to $3.5 billion.

Show Notes

Bob Meers is a highly accomplished CEO with a history of leading several prominent companies (LuLulemon, Reebok). Currently at the helm of Better for All, a unique line of PHBH home compostable bioplastic cups championing environmental sustainability, Bob brings a wealth of leadership experience to the organization.Previously, Meers served as CEO of Lululemon Athletica, Inc., from December 2005 to June 2008, taking a small yoga apparel business to a billion-dollar international public enterprise. Before that, Meers served as President & CEO of Reebok. During Meers’ 15-year tenure at Reebok, the company grew from $13 million to $3.5 billion in sales.

➡️ Talking Points

00:00 Meet Bob Meers

01:13 Evolving Values as a CEO

04:27 CEOs vs. Entrepreneurs

06:51 Riding Consumer Shifts

08:21 Effective Sustainability in Business

11:17 Barriers to Sustainability

14:55 Creating Premium Sustainable Products

18:16 Challenges in Sustainability

25:29 Taking a Sustainable Product to Market in 202328:03 - Commercializing Sustainable Products

33:15 Future of 'Better for All'

34:15 Changing Consumer Behavior

38:56 CEO Mindset Shifts

44:06 Connect with Bob Meers

45:04 Advice to a Younger Self

45:34 Defining Success with Bob Meers