Christopher T. Metz has served as a director of Central Garden & Pet Company since 2019. He has served as President, Chief Executive Officer and a director of Solo Brands, Inc. since January 2024. Prior to that, he served as a director and Chief Executive Officer of Vista Outdoor Inc. from October 2017 through January 2023.
Before joining Vista Outdoor, Mr. Metz was President and Chief Executive Officer of Arctic Cat Inc., a manufacturer of all-terrain vehicles, recreational off-road vehicles and snowmobiles, from December 2014 to March 2017. He served as a Managing Director of Sun Capital Partners, Inc., a global private equity firm, from 2005 to July 2014. Prior to Sun Capital, he worked for Black & Decker for over 13 years in a variety of capacities, including President of its Hardware and Home Improvement Group from 1999 to 2005.
Mr. Metz brings extensive experience leading global consumer products companies, proven leadership and strategic decision-making skills, and a background in private equity.