Chris Blakeslee is the Chief Executive Officer of Kendra Scott. Chris has held the CEO seat since January 2026, and was previously Strategic Advisor at Athleta.
Current company
Kendra Scott
Kendra Scott is a We are a fashion-lifestyle brand of big dreams, colorful confidence, and inspired design. Founded on Family, Fashion, and Philanthropy, we believe that our employees and customers are the heart and soul of our brand and that giving back is the truest form of success.
Retail Luxury Goods and JewelryHeadquartered in AustinFounded 2002Private company
Source: Kendra Scott on LinkedInChris Blakeslee has been CEO of Kendra Scott since January 2026. Before Kendra Scott, Chris was Strategic Advisor at Athleta from August 2025 until November 2025.
Career
Sources: LinkedIn profile
Education
The Johns Hopkins University - Carey Business School, B.S., Business Administration (Finance Focus)The Wharton School, Certificate, Multinational Corporate FinanceThe Johns Hopkins University - Carey Business School, MBASource
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Vice president level and above, most senior firstChris Blakeslee is the Chief Executive Officer of Kendra Scott. Chris has held the CEO seat since January 2026, and was previously Strategic Advisor at Athleta.
Chris Blakeslee has been CEO of Kendra Scott since January 2026, according to LinkedIn profile.
Chris Blakeslee was Strategic Advisor at Athleta from August 2025 until November 2025, according to LinkedIn profile.
Chris Blakeslee has been CEO of Kendra Scott for 8 months, since January 2026.
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