Ryan Cohen
Founder (former CEO) of Chewy; Chairman and CEO of GameStop, Chewy · USA
Ryan Cohen is the CEO of Chewy. Cohen is based in USA. Cohen has held the role since 2011.
Ryan Cohen is a Canadian billionaire businessman and activist investor. He founded the online pet retailer Chewy in 2011 and built it into the largest e-commerce pet business in the United States before its $3.35 billion sale to PetSmart in 2017, which at the time was the largest e-commerce acquisition on record. Cohen is the chairman and CEO of GameStop, where he oversaw a financial turnaround that returned the company to profitability, cutting costs and expanding into collectibles, with the company reporting record operating income in early 2026.
Recent developments
AI summary of recent coverageRecent coverage has focused on Ryan Cohen's aggressive pursuit of eBay as GameStop's CEO, including a reported $56 billion acquisition bid and public statements about his determination to acquire the platform. Headlines have also examined Cohen's background as the founder of Chewy and his substantial compensation package tied to GameStop's performance, with coverage analyzing both the strategic rationale and unusual nature of his pursuit of the e-commerce company.
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Ryan Cohen: FAQ
- Who is Ryan Cohen?
- Ryan Cohen is the Founder (former CEO) of Chewy; Chairman and CEO of GameStop of Chewy, based in USA.
- What company does Ryan Cohen lead?
- Ryan Cohen is CEO of Chewy, a role held since 2011.