Title: Chief Executive Officer
Company: The Green Pet Shop
Location: Boca Raton, Florida, United States
Larry Wright, Chief Executive Officer at The Green Pet Shop, has been recognized by Marquis Who’s Who Top Business Owners for dedication, achievements, and leadership in retail and manufacturing.
With nearly four decades of experience to his credit, Mr. Wright has excelled as a leader in the fields of retail and manufacturing, specifically within the pet products and supplies industry. Currently the chief executive officer at The Green Pet Shop since 2010, he has demonstrated a profound dedication to his craft. In this role, he oversees the development and distribution of innovative pet products, ensuring quality and customer satisfaction.
Additionally, Mr. Wright is the owner of Labor Nation LLC, and the president of Olympus Capital LLC, roles he has held since 2002 and 2001, respectively. His extensive career also includes significant contributions to the financial sector as a professional trader, commodities trader and trade instructor at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange from 1979 to 1999.
Mr. Wright began his career in the financial sector, gaining valuable experience and skills that would later serve him in his entrepreneurial ventures. Before embarking on his professional path, he pursued an education at the University of Denver, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in accounting in 1979. He furthered his education with coursework in mediation at DePaul University.
In addition to his primary vocation, Mr. Wright remains actively involved in various charitable and civic activities. He is an organizer and sponsor of charitable events, including a notable fundraiser with a martial arts partner to provide a $45,000 service dog for a disabled individual. He also supports local shelters and various charitable organizations through product and monetary donations.
Beyond his professional and philanthropic endeavors, Mr. Wright has been an arbitrator for the National Futures Association since 2004. His commitment to personal development is evident in his dedication to martial arts, where he holds a second-degree black belt in taekwondo, and his passion for athletics, golf, traveling and spending time with his pets.
Mr. Wright attributes his success to his unwavering commitment to discipline, hard work and his ability to anticipate future trends. He emphasizes the importance of staying ahead of the curve and helping others achieve their full potential. Looking ahead, he and his team are considering an exit strategy for The Green Pet Shop within the next few years, with plans to continue contributing to the community through consulting, board memberships and a new division dedicated to supporting pet charities.
Throughout his career, Mr. Wright has demonstrated a remarkable ability to balance professional and personal life, fostering personal relationships with employees and customers while managing the day-to-day operations of his company. He believes in outworking everyone else, adopting a “head down, work hard, don’t quit” mentality that has propelled him to great success.
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