Never Stop Building: The Entrepreneurial Journey of Jeff Green
Presented By: CIBC
What does it take to turn a small Beverly Hills sporting-goods shop into a billion-dollar enterprise? US Merchants CEO Jeff Green sits down with CIBC’s Nate Palmer to share a nearly five-decade entrepreneurial journey defined by spotting opportunities, taking risks and continually reinventing the business. From retail and distribution to packaging, transportation, manufacturing, acquisitions and international expansion, Green will explore the decisions, lessons and occasional leaps of faith behind US Merchants—and why, after nearly 50 years, he’s still building.
Moderator:
Managing Director
CIBC Bank
Experienced commercial banker with strong understanding of the finance needs of middle-market and corporate companies.
Panelists:
Co-Founder & CEO
US Merchants
Jeff Green is the co-founder and CEO of US Merchants, a major vertically integrated manufacturing, packaging, and logistics provider headquartered in Beverly Hills, California. Green founded the company in 1983, starting originally as a small sporting goods retailer ("The Merchants of Tennis") before pivoting to supply shoes, apparel, and handbags to emerging major warehouse clubs. Under his leadership, the privately owned enterprise has grown into a powerhouse generating over $1 billion in annual revenue