# Gary Rayner

> Gary Rayner is an Australian-born entrepreneur and inventor who founded DriveCam, now Lytx, and LifeProof. His work spans vehicle event recording, computer graphics and protective consumer accessories. He led LifeProof before its 2013 acquisition by OtterBox and has received entrepreneurial and product-design recognition.

- **Role:** Founder and CEO at Plana
- **Organizations:** DriveCam (now Lytx), LifeProof, Opal Technology, NiteRider, Plana, National Monuments Foundation
- **Nationality:** Australian-born
- **Education:** MBA, Queensland University of Technology, Master’s in engineering / computer and communication systems, Queensland University of Technology, Studies focused on artificial intelligence and computer science; degree completion not verified, Georgia Institute of Technology
- **Known for:** Founded DriveCam, now Lytx., Founded LifeProof and led it before its acquisition by OtterBox in 2013., Received the 2013 EY Entrepreneur of the Year award in San Diego’s consumer-products category.

## Career timeline

- **1992** — Moved to California following work on computer graphics and animation systems.
- **1998** — Founded DriveCam, the company later renamed Lytx.
- **2001** — Stepped down as DriveCam CEO to focus on development.
- **2009** — Founded LifeProof.
- **2011** — LifeProof launched its flagship iPhone case.
- **2012** — Received a San Diego Business Journal Most Admired CEO award.
- **2013** — LifeProof was acquired by OtterBox; Rayner ceased serving as CEO.
- **2025** — Delivered a business keynote at the Hyve conference at Andrews University.

## Achievements

- Founded DriveCam, now Lytx.
- Founded LifeProof and led it before its acquisition by OtterBox in 2013.
- Received the 2013 EY Entrepreneur of the Year award in San Diego’s consumer-products category.
- DriveCam received a UCSD CONNECT Most Innovative New Product award in 2000.
- The National Monuments Foundation biography credits him with more than 25 granted US patents.

## Latest updates

- **2025-03** — Delivered a keynote on business principles at the Hyve conference at Andrews University.
- **2026-11** — Listed as a speaker for the forthcoming November 5-7, 2026 Hyve conference; its speaker biography identifies him as Founder and CEO of Plana.

## Links

- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/garyrayner

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Last updated: 2026-10-22