Former Gymshark CEO backs UK-based responsible outdoor brand

Responsible outdoor brand Passenger was number two on the UK's Growth 100 list in 2022

The UK’s responsibility-driven outdoor brand Passenger has formed partnerships with consumer-specialist investment firm Growth Partner and former Gymshark CEO Steve Hewitt to drive international growth. Growth Partner, which is backed by Chairman Richard Harpin, has invested £15 million (€17.2m) to acquire a minority stake, whilst Hewitt has also invested alongside ...

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