Christopher 'Kit' Goldsbury is an American businessman, investor, and the self-made billionaire famous for transforming Pace Foods (makers of Pace Picante Sauce) into a consumer giant. Goldsbury's background is rooted in Texas commerce, graduating from San Antonio Academy in 1957. His career began in the food industry, giving him crucial, hands-on knowledge of product development and distribution.

His career is intrinsically linked to Pace Foods, a company founded by David Pace in 1947 to produce the original picante sauce. Goldsbury joined the company in 1969, recognizing the immense, untapped potential of the product—which he correctly identified as the 'syrup of the Southwest' and now universally known as salsa—in the rapidly growing American consumer market.

Christopher Goldsbury's career is defined by his successful transformation of Pace Foods. He initially married Linda Pace, the daughter of the founder's ex-wife, and they acquired the company in 1982. Goldsbury became Chairman and CEO, focusing on scaling production and sales of Pace Picante Sauce.

The pivotal event came when Goldsbury and Linda divorced in 1987. In 1989, Goldsbury purchased his ex-wife's portion of Pace, becoming the sole owner. Under his leadership, sales soared, and the workforce grew rapidly. The culmination of this massive growth was the sale of Pace Foods to Campbell Soup Company in January 1995 for a substantial financial return, securing Goldsbury's fortune. Following the exit, he founded his private investment firm, Silver Ventures, focusing on real estate development and private equity.

Christopher Goldsbury is a dedicated philanthropist in the San Antonio community, channeling his efforts through the Goldsbury Foundation. His giving is structural and focused on children's health and education.

He funded the construction of the David Christopher Goldsbury Center for Children and Families at Christus Santa Rosa Children's Hospital, a massive contribution to local healthcare infrastructure. His structural social impact is the creation of thousands of jobs at Pace Foods and the subsequent development of The Pearl, which revitalized a major San Antonio urban district.

Christopher Goldsbury maintains the polished, successful style of a Texas entrepreneur and executive. His attire is consistently professional and conservative, favoring tailored business suits and a classic aesthetic. His aesthetic is one of confident, long-term success.

Residing in San Antonio, Texas, his luxury is the immense security and autonomy derived from his multi-billion dollar fortune. His life is defined by his commitment to his founding company and his profound philanthropic dedication to his home city's health and development.