Chuck Garrett

Chuck Garrett is Chief Executive Officer of Cherokee Nation Businesses, the tribally owned holding company of Cherokee Nation.  With over 10,000 employees worldwide across three business units, CNB generates annual revenues exceeding $3 billion.  Mr. Garrett has professional leadership experience in the investment banking, legal and commercial real estate industries and his career demonstrates a track record of sustainable long-term growth, strategy development and team building.  Mr. Garrett is a trusted advisor, mentor and community advocate.

As a tribal business leader, Mr. Garrett has been aggressive in positioning CNB outside the traditional tribal businesses with a focus on M&A, private equity and developing new profit engines—resulting in a doubling of revenue and profitability since being named CEO in 2019.  Mr. Garrett has executed growth initiatives throughout the portfolio of businesses, while raising awareness of the CNB brands and providing the vision, direction and strategy for the company.

Mr. Garrett has received numerous recognitions such as:  Native Business Top 30 CEO, NAFOA Executive of the Year, Native Business Summit Tribal Enterprise of the Year Award, Journal Record Most Admired CEO, 55 over 55 Inspiring Oklahoman, and most recently Top 30 CEO’s in Indian Country by Marquis Who’s Who. In 2015 Mr. Garrett received the Cherokee Nation Statesman Award in recognition of those who as public servants, epitomizes the servant leader ideal, exemplifying Cherokee values and acting with respect, dignity and graciousness while working for the betterment of Cherokee Nation and its citizens.