For the entirety of his career, Pierre has focused on building businesses that deliver meaningful consumer value and have a positive impact on our environment. As he sailed the Pacific, the prevalence of ocean debris sparked his vision to eliminate single-use plastics.

As a pioneering CEO in the U.S. and abroad, Pierre has been working to eliminate single-use bags—one shopping trip at a time—via his reusable shopping bag business, KeepCool, established over 20 years ago, which serves major retailers including Costco, Trader Joe’s, and Whole Foods Market. At KeepCool, Pierre’s visionary and eco-conscious thinking quickly propelled him to the forefront of the market while simultaneously jumpstarting a social awareness that has forever changed consumer behavior.

As a business leader, Pierre is recognized for his relentless commitment to innovation within an ever-changing marketplace. He introduced the Better Bag—the first reusable grocery bag made of recycled plastic bottles, supporting a circular economy of collecting plastic waste—and has continued to focus on improving the environmental profile of his bags’ materials. His transparent approach and willingness to go the extra mile, whether in solving structural conundrums or overcoming cost challenges, have earned him business partnerships that have lasted over decades. Having traveled the oceans and seen the devastating impact of plastics on marine life, Pierre is passionate about driving environmental progress in every venture he touches.

KeepCool has been instrumental in transitioning reusable bags into the mainstream as well as driving ongoing innovations in sustainable materials to drive greater awareness of conscious habits and consumption. Out of the Woods® specializes in totes and insulated coolers made from Supernatural Paper™, a washable, durable, and more sustainable material option. Pierre’s newest venture, Out of the Ocean™ takes sustainability one step further, providing an alternative to single-use plastics that are made from Ocean Plastic®. Both Out of the Woods® and Out of the Ocean™ continue KeepCool’s mission, while introducing the world to the material innovation of Supernatural Paper™ and Ocean Plastic® which challenge the norms for the better.