Christopher Gavigan

At-a-Glance

Co-founded The Honest Company in January 2012, which went public with an initial public offering (IPO) in 2021.
Founded and served as CEO of Prima in 2019, a botanical wellness brand.
Authored the book 'Healthy Child Healthy World: Creating a Cleaner, Greener, Safer Home' in 2008.
Served as CEO and Executive Director of Healthy Child Healthy World, an organization focused on protecting children from environmental toxins.
Is a Founding Partner at ALCHEMY8, a Brand Venture Studio, since 2024.
Received degrees in environmental science and geography from the University of California, Santa Barbara.
Awarded the Green Award by Elle in 2007 and WebMD's Health Hero Award in 2010.

Biography

Christopher Gavigan is an American entrepreneur, author, and social entrepreneur. He is widely recognized as one of the co-founders of The Honest Company, which he launched in January 2012 alongside Jessica Alba and Brian Lee. At The Honest Company, Gavigan served as Chief Product and Brand Officer, focusing on establishing principles of safety, transparency, sustainability, and integrity.