Bow & Stern Soap Company

Mateo
Griffen

CEO & Founder

Crafting quality from the ground up — leading a handcrafted soap company built on precision, integrity, and the belief that what you put on your skin should be made with intention.

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More Than a CEO —
A Craftsman at Heart

Mateo Griffen is the CEO and Founder of Bow & Stern Soap Company, a New England based handcrafted soap manufacturer serving both businesses and individuals with custom bulk and single-order production. What began as a passion for artisan craft has grown into a company defined by quality, consistency, and a personal touch that mass production simply cannot replicate.

Mr. Griffen's path to founding Bow & Stern was shaped by a deep appreciation for skilled manufacturing and an entrepreneurial drive that refused to settle for ordinary. He recognized an underserved need in the market: clients who wanted truly custom, handcrafted soap — whether for retail branding, hospitality, corporate gifting, or personal use — without sacrificing quality or flexibility in order size.

Under his leadership, Bow & Stern has built a reputation for reliability, transparency, and craftsmanship. Mr. Griffen is directly involved in product development, client relationships, and the operational standards that ensure every bar that leaves the facility meets the company's exacting benchmarks.

He is committed to building a business that values both the people it serves and the craft behind what it produces — a philosophy that runs through every decision made at Bow & Stern Soap Company.

Company

Bow & Stern Soap Company

Handcrafted custom soap manufacturing

Role

CEO & Founder

Leading product, operations, and growth

Specialty

Custom Soap Manufacturing

Bulk & single orders for businesses and individuals

Focus

Quality & Craft

Every product made with intention and precision

"Every order — whether it's one bar or ten thousand — gets the same level of care. That's not a policy. That's just how we work."

— Mateo Griffen, CEO & Founder

Work With Mateo

Whether you're a business looking for a custom soap manufacturing partner, or an individual wanting to learn more about what Bow & Stern Soap Company offers, Mateo welcomes the conversation. Connect on LinkedIn or follow along on Instagram.