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Kendra Scott Announces Chris Blakeslee as CEO
Chris Blakeslee brings proven expertise scaling brands to lead Kendra Scott's expansion into new categories and global markets, with 3,200 employees supporting growth.
- On Jan. 6, 2026, Kendra Scott Design announced Chris Blakeslee as CEO, while founder Kendra Scott remains chief visionary officer and chairwoman.
- The company said it is pleased to announce the appointment of Chris Blakeslee as its new CEO, effective January 12, to help evolve Kendra Scott Design, Inc. into a globally iconic, multi-generational lifestyle brand.
- His experience across Athleta and Alo Yoga / BELLA+CANVAS demonstrates his growth expertise, and Blakeslee said `Kendra has built an extraordinary brand grounded in a deeply customer-first, experience-driven approach`.
- The company framed the hire as an acceleration of its mission, calling Blakeslee's appointment an important milestone to build a contemporary brand and expand into new categories including apparel, hats and footwear.
- With over 3,200 employees and a broad retail footprint, the Austin, Texas company was honored as one of Newsweek's Top 100 Most Loved Workplaces.
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