Gian Carlo Bio

Gian Carlo holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance from Florida International University, one of the nation’s fastest-growing universities, and completed the Owner/President Management Program (OPM) at Harvard Business School. His career began at AmeriKooler. In 2013, he was named President and CEO, and led the company to national prominence as the fastest-growing and one of the largest privately-owned manufacturers of cold storage products. Under his leadership, AmeriKooler has received numerous industry awards, including recognitions for highest growth and top 10 vendor status among major buying groups. Gian Carlo himself has been honored by the South Florida Business Journal with the Apogee Award in the Chairman category for Miami-Dade, as well as the Up and Comer Award in 2017, and was listed in their prestigious 40 Under 40. Additionally, he has been recognized for his philanthropic contributions, earning the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s Man and Woman of the Year trophy and being celebrated by the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation for outstanding support. With over a century of family tradition in manufacturing, Gian Carlo founded Ark MFG to redefine American manufacturing. His focus on stewardship, reinvestment, and cultural enhancement across Ark MFG’s portfolio companies is designed to create lasting value, foster opportunities for employees, and uplift local communities. As Ark MFG scales, Gian Carlo’s commitment to excellence, integrity, and innovation continues to drive his mission of elevating U.S.-based manufacturing to new heights.