Perry Klebahn Biography

Perry Klebahn is a visionary and accomplished leader known for contributing to innovation and design thinking. Perry, a co-founding faculty member at the School and a Consulting Professor there since 1996, has a long history with Stanford University. As the Director of Executive Education programs, he curates workshops that provide business leaders at all levels with hands-on experiences in the design thinking process, equipping them with insights and techniques for driving meaningful change and impact within their organizations. An innate innovator and entrepreneur, Perry Klebahn's journey in founding Atlas Snowshoe Company in 1991 exemplify his pioneering spirit. The first Atlas Snow Shoe, which emerged as Perry's graduate school project for Stanford's Product Design program, revolutionized the industry. Over the next decade, Perry's leadership allowed the company to design, manufacture, and market the world's first high-performance snowshoe. Building on his success, Perry held prominent positions such as Chief Operating Officer for Patagonia and Chief Executive Officer for Timbuk2, where he continued to shape and drive innovation within larger companies. Perry Klebahn's expertise and passion for innovation and design have positioned him as a prominent figure in academia and entrepreneurship. His contributions to the d.School and his previous ventures have made a lasting impact and inspired countless individuals to embrace design thinking as a powerful catalyst for change and growth. Perry's dedication to pushing the boundaries of innovation continues to shape the landscape of business and beyond.

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