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Killara's Chris Macaulay Champions Purpose-Led Growth in the Outdoor Industry

07-23-2025 06:02 PM CET | Business, Economy, Finances, Banking & Insurance

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In a market full of fast exits and short-term wins, Chris Macaulay [https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrismacaulay1/], CEO of Killara Outdoors [https://killara.com/], is taking a different path-one defined by long-term thinking, operational discipline, and purpose-led brand building.

In the newly released feature, Building Brands with Backbone: How Killara Outdoors Scales Purpose-Driven Companies Under CEO Chris Macaulay [http://killara.com/blog/building-brands-with-backbone-how-killara-outdoors-scales-purpose-driven-companies-under-ceo-chris-macaulay], the company shares a blueprint for transforming founder-led outdoor brands into lasting market leaders.

"We're not chasing fads," says Macaulay. "We're scaling brands that actually stand for something."

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At the core of Killara's model is a commitment to growth that doesn't compromise identity. The company centralizes operational systems-spanning logistics, finance, media, and digital infrastructure-so founders can focus on leading their brands, not juggling backend complexity.

"We build for legacy, not liquidity events," Macaulay explains. "That means investing in people, systems, and values. When you do that, scale becomes a byproduct-not the goal."

Since 2023, Killara has rapidly expanded its footprint across fishing, hunting, lifestyle, and tactical categories. But the playbook remains consistent: support brand leaders with purpose-built infrastructure while preserving the DNA that makes each company unique.

Rather than gut the brands it acquires, Killara amplifies what's already working-helping founders refocus their energy on product innovation, storytelling, and strategic growth.

The article also highlights Killara's growing reputation as a founder-friendly platform-one that offers more than capital. Operators are drawn to its hands-on leadership, cultural alignment, and unwavering commitment to doing things the right way.

"Too many founders burn out trying to do it all," Macaulay notes. "We're here to bring structure, restore clarity, and help them lead again-with confidence."

As the outdoor industry continues to evolve, Killara's conviction-driven approach is emerging as a model for sustainable growth in a world tired of short-term thinking.

Read the full article: https://killara.com/blog/building-brands-with-backbone-how-killara-outdoors-scales-purpose-driven-companies-under-ceo-chris-macaulay

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