NASHVILLE (CelebrityAccess) – Gibson Brands, Inc., the world’s most iconic instrument brand, has announced that it has confirmed Luke Ericson to the permanent role of Chief Operating Officer (COO), reporting to Cesar Gueikian, President and CEO of Gibson Brands.
Acting as Interim Chief Operating Officer since May 2023, Ericson has been instrumental in reorganizing the business with the creation of the COO office around Manufacturing, Planning and Supply Chain, and Enterprise Solutions globally. He’s been a key player in shaping and implementing Gibson’s global strategy.
“I am excited to confirm Luke as our permanent Chief Operating Officer,” says Gueikian. “Luke’s overall experience as an operations expert, successfully serving in multiple leadership roles, uniquely positions him to drive operational excellence for Gibson. I have full confidence in Luke’s ability to lead our office of the COO and Gibson into the future.”
Before Gibson, Ericson was at the private equity firm KKR, where he was an Operating Partner. During his time at KKR, he developed and executed growth strategies. Before joining KKR, he was a management consultant with AlixPartners, where he helped consumer and retail clients improve profitability through operational improvement programs. Earlier in his career, Luke worked as a turnaround and restructuring consultant in Australia. Throughout his career, he has gained significant experience in supply chain and manufacturing operations, typically as part of large-scale business transformations. Luke has worked extensively across Europe, Asia, and the U.S.
Luke grew up in Australia and has lived in the United States for the last decade. He studied Economics and Finance at the University of Technology, Sydney. Luke is also a Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia and New Zealand.
