Leadership

Carmen Evola is an experienced private equity executive and CEO of Helio Outdoors, with over 30 years leading manufacturing and consumer goods companies. He’s known for driving operational excellence and growth, with a passion for empowering brands and building value across diverse markets.

Brian Gowen is a seasoned executive with deep expertise in finance, operations, and strategy across consumer brands. He excels in scaling businesses, optimizing operations, and leading transformation. As CFO of a recreation-focused company, Brian brings clarity, collaboration, and performance-driven leadership to every stage of organizational growth.

Matt Jackson brings more than 25 years of expertise in brand strategy, communications, and marketing leadership across agency and corporate environments. As CMO of Helio Outdoors, he combines deep industry knowledge with a creative, customer-first approach to brand-building and growth.

Greg Cattrano is a seasoned sales and marketing executive with a proven track record of scaling outdoor brands in both U.S. and global markets. At Helio Outdoors, he leads high-performance teams and drives go-to-market strategies that fuel sales growth and operational excellence.

Darrin Bryan is a seasoned marketing strategist with deep expertise in brand development, product positioning, and campaign execution. He brings sharp insight into competitive consumer markets—especially outdoor, motorsports, and sports brands—driving growth through creativity, agility, and strong cross-functional leadership in fast-paced, evolving environments.

Steve is an internationally experienced CEO who has led an IPO on the HK Stock Exchange and works with western brands and retailers to professionalize their buying and sourcing operations in Asia.