Patrik Frisk — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

Founder of Reju, working to create a circular economy for textile-to-textile polyester regeneration.
Served as President and CEO of Under Armour from 2020 to 2022.
Has decades of experience with apparel brands including The North Face, Timberland, Jansport, Smartwool, Reef, Peak Performance, Gore-Tex, and Vans.
Focuses on addressing polyester textile waste, which accounts for over 60 million tonnes produced annually, with less than 1% recycled into new fibers.
Aims to keep more clothes out of landfills and incinerators by finding new ways to use materials.

Biography

Patrik Frisk is a Swedish/American businessman known for his leadership in the apparel industry and his current focus on sustainability. He is the founder of Reju, an initiative dedicated to establishing a circular economy for textile-to-textile polyester regeneration. Prior to founding Reju, Frisk held the position of President and CEO of Under Armour from 2020 to 2022.