Danny Winer
Danny Winer is the CEO and co-founder of HexClad, the innovative hybrid cookware brand he launched with Cole Mecray in 2016. Under his leadership, HexClad grew from a single pan into a half-billion dollar company loved by home cooks and professional chefs alike.
Danny Winer's Bio
Danny Winer is the CEO and co-founder of HexClad, the pioneering hybrid cookware company he launched in 2016 with business partner Cole Mecray. After more than a decade in the cookware industry, Winer discovered a new non-stick technology at an overseas trade show and saw an opportunity to bring it to the U.S. market.
HexClad's patented design combines stainless steel durability with a non-stick surface, creating cookware that can handle high-heat cooking without scratching or degrading. Early on, the direct-to-consumer approach drew skepticism from traditional retailers, but Winer's persistence paid off as the brand proved that customers would pay a premium for performance-driven cookware.
The brand gained major momentum after chef Gordon Ramsay became an equity partner in 2021, bringing global credibility and television exposure to the product line. Today, HexClad has grown into a half-billion dollar company with a loyal following among both home cooks and professional chefs. Winer's late-in-life leap into entrepreneurship transformed a single pan idea into a cookware revolution, proving that innovation and resilience can disrupt even the most established industries.
Career Timeline
2016 — Co-founded HexClad
Launched HexClad with Cole Mecray after discovering new non-stick technology at an overseas trade show, starting with a single hybrid pan.
2021 — Gordon Ramsay became equity partner
Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay invested in HexClad, bringing global credibility and accelerating the brand's retail expansion.
2025 — Half-billion dollar company
HexClad grew into a half-billion dollar company, recognized as one of the fastest-growing cookware brands in the United States.
