Larry Gilbert

Larry Gilbert is the CEO of Event Network, a leading operator of experiential retail in North America, a position held since February 1998. Under Gilbert's leadership, the company has established stores at iconic cultural attractions and lifestyle venues across the US and Canada, including museums, zoos, and historical sites. Additionally, since January 2022, Gilbert serves as an Expert in Residence at the University of California, San Diego's Rady School of Management, where Gilbert contributes to the entrepreneurial journeys of students, alumni, and faculty by providing mentorship and expertise. Gilbert earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Management Science from UC San Diego between 1984 and 1988.