Chris Cuvelier

Chris is a dynamic entrepreneur and executive with 20+ years experience in the consumer packaged goods industry. As a Founder and Chief Executive Officer, he led Zola from inception to being acquired and created the fastest selling Acai Juice and Coconut Water SKUs in the US. His depth of expertise includes business planning, raising capital, building teams, sales growth, business operations, strategic partnerships, go to market strategies, financial management, company restructuring, scaling companies, acquisitions and board of director relations. Chris is extremely passionate about building businesses, creating positive culture, working with great people and driving value. He lives in a small beach town called Half Moon Bay (home of big wave surfing spot called Mavericks) located 30 minutes South of San Francisco and enjoys surfing, beach life, walking his dog and hanging with family and friends. 

Brand Experience: Zola, Caliva, Soul Spring, GoodWheat, Vuelo