Gerry Lopez

Gerry is a global business executive with over 40 years of experience leading transformations and creating shareholder value across diverse businesses and industries, including Hospitality (Extended Stay America), Entertainment (AMC Theatres), Multi-Unit Retail (Starbucks), Food & Beverage (PepsiCo), Consumer Packaged Goods (Procter & Gamble) and Supply Chain (Handleman Company). Over ten years at Extended Stay America and AMC Theatres, Gerry held the title of President and Chief Executive Officer. In 2018, Gerry became Head of the Operating Group for SoftBank Investment Advisers [SBIA], manager of the $100B SoftBank Vision Fund 1 and $60 B Vision Fund 2. In October 2021, Gerry was named an Executive-in-Residence at SBIA, advising portfolio Companies in the consumer sector across both Funds. He is now retired near Family in Coral Gables, FL