Yvon Chouinard is a famous American environmentalist, philanthropist, and rock climber who is widely notable as a philanthropist. In fact, he grabbed people’s attention when he gave the $3 billion company to the trusts to fight against climate change.
“Hopefully this will influence a new form of capitalism that doesn’t end up with a few rich people and a bunch of poor people,” he said.
He is also a kayaker, falconer, surfer, and writer who wrote about climbing issues and ethics and on mixing environmentalism and business.
Yvon Chouinard Early Life:
Yvon Chouinard was born on November 9, 1938, in Lewiston, Maine, United States. He was very much fond of making climbing tools and eventually started a business in his early life. He studied at Stanford Graduate School of Business.
Yvon Chouinard Career:
Yvon Chouinard founded Patagonia, a retailer of outdoor clothing in 1973 and is based in Ventura, California. It has more than hundreds of stores in 10+ countries across five continents.
Personal Life:
Yvon Chouinard married Malinda Pennoyer, an art and home economics student at California State University in 1971. Together the couple has a son named Fletcher and a daughter- Claire.
| Quick Info | |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Yvon Chouinard |
| Nick Name | Chouinard |
| Date of Birth (DOB), Birthday | November 9, 1938 |
| Birth Place | Lewiston, Maine, United States |
| Religion | Not Known |
| Nationality | American |
| Physical Stats & More | |
| Height | 5 feet 8 inches |
| Weight | 73 kg |
| Eye Color | Brown |
| Hair Color | Brown |
| Chest | 42 Inches |
| Waist | 34 Inches |
| Biceps | 15 Inches |
| Affairs & More | |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Wife | Malinda Pennoyer (m. 1971) |
| Affairs(Girlfriend) | N/A |
| Sexual Orientation (Gay or Lesbian) | Straight |
| Children | Claire Chouinard, Fletcher Chouinard |
| Source of Income & Net Worth | |
| Net worth | $1.2 Billion |
| Income Source | Clothing Retail |
| Residence | Not Known |
