Gary Kusin

Gary M. Kusin
Gary M. Kusin
Born	1951 (age 69–70); Texarkana, Texas, USA
Alma mater	University of Texas at Austin, Harvard Business School

Gary M. Kusin (born 1951) is an American entrepreneur best known as the founder of GameStop.[1][2]

Biography

In 1984, Kusin co-founded videogame retailer Babbage's, which is now known as GameStop. In February 1995, one year after Babbage's merger with Software etc., Kusin resigned as President of the company. Following his resignation, Kusin, alongside Janet Gurwitch, founded cosmetics company Kusin Gurwitch Cosmetics. He also served as CEO and President of FedEx Kinko's from 2001-2006. Kusin has been serving on the board of Electronic Arts since 1995, and on the board of Radio Shack from 2004-05. Gary's sons Ben and Eric are also entrepreneurs. The two appeared on season 6 of ABC's Shark Tank for their company Reviver Clothing Wipes.

References

"Executive Profile Gary M. Kusin". Bloomberg. 3 August 2017.
"ADDING MULTIMEDIA FedEx Rebrands Kinko's: FedEx Kinko's Office and Print Center; Full Range of FedEx Express and FedEx Ground Services Available During Third Quarter of Calendar Year 2004". Business Wire. 26 April 2004.

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[1] "Executive Profile Gary M. Kusin". Bloomberg. 3 August 2017.

[2] "ADDING MULTIMEDIA FedEx Rebrands Kinko's: FedEx Kinko's Office and Print Center; Full Range of FedEx Express and FedEx Ground Services Available During Third Quarter of Calendar Year 2004". Business Wire. 26 April 2004.