Yvon Chouinard

Yvon Chouinard
Chouinard in 1975
Born (1938-11-09) November 9, 1938 (age 86)
Lewiston, Maine, U.S.
Occupation(s)Rock climber, equipment manufacturer
Known forFounder of Chouinard Equipment Ltd. and Patagonia
Spouse
Malinda Pennoyer
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(m. 1971)​
Children2
Chouinard with equipment for rock climbing, including Hexentrics, c. 1972. Photo by Tom Frost.

Yvon Chouinard (born November 9, 1938)[1] is an American rock climber, environmentalist, and businessman. His company, Patagonia, sells outdoor products, outerwear, and food. He was named one of the 100 most influential people in the world by Time magazine in 2023.[2]

  1. ^ "America's Best Leaders 2009: Yvon Chouinard". USNews.com. 2009. Archived from the original on December 24, 2012. Retrieved December 24, 2012.
  2. ^ "Time 100". Time. April 13, 2023. Retrieved April 15, 2023.