Prior to joining Bialla as a partner, Karyn Barsa led vibrant premium-brand corporations as a CEO, COO, CFO and as a member of the Board of Directors for publicly traded companies, private companies and non-profit organizations.

 

Karyn began her career in investment banking in New York City, transitioning to financial leadership in turnaround situations.  Eventually, Karyn served as CFO and COO at apparel-maker Patagonia and then as CEO for Smith & Hawken, a multi-channel consumer products company.  Experience as CEO at textile products maker Coyuchi, and as CEO at non-profit Investors’ Circle added to her appreciation of the power of talented teams and cultural fit in achieving strategic goals.

 

Most recently, Karyn has served on the boards of two publicly traded companies, Deckers Outdoor Corporation (NYSE: DECK) and Performance Sports Group (formerly TSX: PSG and formerly NYSE: PSG), with roles as a member and chair of various Audit, Compensation and Risk committees.  Her advisory work extends to private companies and non-profits as well, including Newpark Capital (private equity), Beechwood Advisory (mid-market M&A advisory services), The Office of Technology and Venture Commercialization at the University of Utah, and others.

 

A member of the National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) and Women Corporate Directors (WCD), Karyn holds a BA degree in Economics from Connecticut College and MBA from University of Southern California.

 

Karyn now lives in Park City, Utah, enjoying all that life in the mountains can offer.