Jerry D. Guess, Interim Chief Executive Officer

Jerry D. Guess serves as Interim Chief Executive Officer of Guess & Co. Group, Inc. The Company is focused on inclusive capitalism in rural America, neighboring urban communities, and select global markets, and conducts business through operating subsidiaries aligned with mining, energy, finance, insurance, agriculture, technology, real estate, and health care. 

Mr. Guess has more than two decades of experience in organizational leadership and enterprise development. His background includes the formation, oversight, and stewardship of operating and holding companies across multiple sectors, with an emphasis on long-term structure, disciplined management, and continuity. 

Since founding Guess & Co. in 2017, Mr. Guess has overseen the Company's strategic development and enterprise positioning. He has served as Chairman since 2019, including as Chairman of a predecessor entity prior to the formation of Guess & Co. Group, Inc., and has worked closely with the Board of Directors and executive leadership on matters involving governance, risk management, capital allocation, and long-term strategy.

Over the course of his career, Mr. Guess has been involved in the successful completion and integration of acquisitions with an aggregate transaction value exceeding $2 billion. His experience spans a number of industries, including mining, energy, finance, insurance, agriculture, technology, real estate, and health care. 

As Interim Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Guess is responsible for the Company's executive leadership and day-to-day management while continuing to work with the Board of Directors to advance the Company's strategic objectives, support disciplined growth, and maintain operational continuity across the enterprise.