Yossi Nasser

Yossi Nasser is the Chief Executive Officer of FullStride Ventures and Gelmart International, based in New York City. Before assuming his executive leadership role at Gelmart in 2009, he worked as a Portfolio Manager and Equity Analyst at Marble Bar Asset Management from 2007 to 2009. Under his direction, Gelmart secured three Walmart Supplier of the Year awards and incubated the intimates brand LIVELY, which was acquired by Wacoal International in 2019. At FullStride Ventures, an approximate 15-employee firm focused on sustainable manufacturing, Nasser oversaw the 2021 launch of a plant-based bra pad and the 2024 introduction of carboncup™, a foam component manufactured from captured carbon dioxide. Holding a Master of Arts degree from American University, Nasser currently focuses on developing sustainable material innovations and optimizing supply chain resilience within the global apparel industry.