Gibson Appoints Luke Ericson as Permanent COO

Gibson has announced that it has confirmed Luke Ericson to the permanent role of chief operating officer, reporting to Cesar Gueikian, president and CEO of Gibson Brands.

Acting as interim COO since May 2023, Ericson has been instrumental in reorganizing the business with the creation of the COO office around manufacturing, planning and supply chain, and enterprise solutions, globally. Ericson has been a thought partner, leader and a key player in shaping and implementing Gibson’s global strategy.

“I am excited to confirm Luke as our permanent chief operating officer,” Gueikian said. “Luke’s overall experience as an operations expert, successfully serving in multiple leadership roles, uniquely positions him to drive operational excellence for Gibson. I have full confidence in Luke’s ability to lead our office of the COO, and Gibson, into the future.”

Ericson joined Gibson from the global private equity firm KKR, where he was an operating partner. During his time at KKR, he partnered closely with the management teams at KKR Investments to develop and execute growth strategies. Ericson has also held interim executive roles at KKR-owned companies. Before joining KKR, he was a management consultant with AlixPartners, where he helped consumer and retail clients improve profitability through operational improvement programs.

gibson.com