Craig Rydin
InvestorOperating Partner at Lnk
About
Craig Rydin has over 42 years of operating experience in the consumer and retail sector. He spent 12 years as Chairman and CEO of Yankee Candle Company, and previously worked 23 years at Campbell Soup Company, including as President of Godiva Chocolatier Worldwide. He holds a BA from the University of New Hampshire and an MBA from Sacred Heart University.
Invests in
ConsumerRetail Tech
Investments
Board seats
Au Bon PainBooking HoldingsFitness ConnectionPvhYankee Candle
Per the firm's website.
Colleagues at Lnk
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Craig Rydin?
- Craig Rydin has over 42 years of operating experience in the consumer and retail sector. He spent 12 years as Chairman and CEO of Yankee Candle Company, and previously worked 23 years at Campbell Soup Company, including as President of Godiva Chocolatier Worldwide. He holds a BA from the University of New Hampshire and an MBA from Sacred Heart University.
- Where does Craig Rydin work?
- Craig Rydin is Operating Partner at Lnk.
- What does Craig Rydin invest in?
- Craig Rydin invests in Consumer, Retail Tech.
- What boards does Craig Rydin sit on?
- Craig Rydin holds tracked board seats at Au Bon Pain, Booking Holdings, Fitness Connection, Pvh, Yankee Candle.







