Levi Strauss & Co. announced today that its board of directors has elected Daniel Geballe as a board member, effective April 26, 2025. At that time, current member David Friedman will retire from the board.
Geballe is a managing director at SJF Ventures, where he leads investments for early-stage companies.
“It’s been a privilege working alongside Dan on the Levi Strauss Foundation board, and I’m honored to welcome him to the LS&Co. board of directors,” said Michelle Gass, CEO and president of LS&Co. “Dan brings extensive experience from his leadership at SJF Ventures and a deep commitment to social and environmental responsibility, making him a strong addition to our board. His expertise will be invaluable as we continue to drive forward the company’s long-term growth while upholding our profits through principles philosophy.”
Before SJF Ventures, Geballe worked for The Corporation for Enterprise Development and Fisher Investments. He earned a Bachelor’s degree in Anthropology and a Master’s in Environmental Management from Yale University and an M.B.A. from the Stanford Graduate School of Business.
Geballe also serves as vice president and a member of the Board of Directors of the Levi Strauss Foundation, where he chairs the Finance Committee.
“LS&Co. has a tremendous track record of making an outsized impact on the world by always leading with its values, and I’m proud to join the company’s board,” said Geballe. “I’m eager to work alongside the board and management team to help create the company’s next chapter of sustained, profitable growth.”
Levi Strauss owns the Levi’s, Dockers and Beyond Yoga brands.
Image courtesy Beyond Yoga
