Douglas Tompkins

Douglas Tompkins

conservationist United States

Douglas Tompkins was an American businessman, environmentalist, and co-founder of the outdoor clothing company The North Face. He played a pivotal role in land conservation in Chile, having purchased vast tracts of land to create national parks, and was a prominent advocate for ecological restoration and rewilding until his untimely death in 2015.

Born on Apr 20, 1943 (82 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.01%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
2,262,302
Power
4,754$
Sentiment
8.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
India 1 8.00 0.16% +0% 1,380,004,385 2,262,302 $2,900,000 4,754$
Totals 1 1,380,004,385 2,262,302 $2,900,000 4,754$
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Recent Mentions

India India: Douglas Tompkins, the late husband of Kristine McDivitt Tompkins, started The North Face and was involved in conservation efforts in Patagonia. 8

The Times of India: Meet Kristine McDivitt Tompkins: The former CEO who helped create one of the world’s largest national parks | World News

Portugal Portugal: Douglas Tompkins, the founder of the North Face brand, donated approximately 127,000 hectares to the Chilean government for the creation of the national park. 9

Público: Chile quer criar um santuário para a vida selvagem no “fim do mundo” | Natureza

Uruguay Uruguay: Douglas Tompkins was a billionaire American who bought and donated land for nature conservation in Chile and Argentina. 9

El Observador: Argentina salió al rescate de la población de ñandúes en la Patagonia de Chile