Veeral Rathod

Veeral Rathod has over 18 years of experience in the hospitality, custom menswear, and financial services industries. In 2019, they became the Founder and CEO of GAP Concepts, which develops and operates hospitality concepts in targeted market segments. Veeral also began their role as Director of the Board of Directors at Knot Standard, a leading custom menswear company in the United States. In 2020, they became President of YPO Dallas. In 2018, they were the Chief Executive Officer of Spence Diamonds. From 2007-2018, they were the Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of J.Hilburn, a custom lifestyle brand. From 2003-2007, they were the Vice President at Cogent Partners. From 2001-2003, they were an Analyst in the Mergers & Acquisitions group at Credit Suisse First Boston.

Veeral Rathod completed their high school education at St. Mark's School of Texas between 1991 and 1997. Veeral then went on to pursue a Bachelor of Arts degree in International Relations and Economics at the University of Pennsylvania, which they completed in 2001.