Chelsi Oestreich

Director of Sales, Marketing, & Product Development

Professional Overview
Chelsi Oestreich is an accomplished marketing and sales executive with over 20 years of experience driving growth and innovation across the beauty and consumer goods industries. As the Director of Sales, Marketing, and Product Development at Bolt Threads, she oversees the strategic development and go-to-market execution of the company's transformative biomaterials and sustainable product portfolio. In addition, Chelsi is the Co-Founder of Kinkō, a technology-enabled platform that is revolutionizing the sustainable fashion and apparel space.

Experience Summary

Current Roles
Director of Sales, Marketing, & Product Development, Bolt Threads (2024-01-01 to Present)

• Responsible for leading the global sales, marketing, and new product development functions to drive revenue growth and brand awareness for Bolt Threads' innovative biomaterials and consumer products

• Spearheaded the successful launch of the company's flagship Mylo™ product line, securing key retail partnerships and driving over $25M in sales within the first 12 months

• Implemented data-driven marketing strategies that increased online conversion rates by 38% and grew the company's social media following by 65%

Co-Founder, Kinkō (2019-03-01 to Present)

• Co-founded Kinkō, a technology-enabled platform that empowers fashion brands to adopt more sustainable and ethical manufacturing practices

• Developed the company's go-to-market strategy and product roadmap, securing $12M in seed funding and onboarding over 50 brand partners in the first 2 years of operation

Career Progression
Prior to her current roles, Chelsi held various leadership positions in marketing and product development at prominent beauty and skincare brands, including:

• Founder, CO Consulting (2018-02-01 to 2023-12-01)

• VP, Global Marketing & Product Development, Cover FX Skincare Inc (2011-11-01 to 2017-02-01)

• Head Of Marketing, Sunday Riley (2011-01-01 to 2011-10-01)

• Vice President, Creative Operations, Gurwitch Products - Laura Mercier Cosmetics and ReVive Skincare (2010-03-01 to 2010-12-01)

Throughout her career, Chelsi has consistently demonstrated her ability to drive innovation, build high-performing teams, and deliver measurable business results.

Academic Background
Chelsi holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Marketing from the University of Texas at Austin.

Areas of Expertise

• Go-to-market strategy and brand positioning

• Product development and innovation

• Digital marketing and e-commerce

• Sustainable business practices and circular economy

• Team building and change management

Professional Impact

• Spearheaded the successful launch of the Mylo™ product line, driving $25M in sales within 12 months

• Increased online conversion rates by 38% and grew social media following by 65% through data-driven marketing strategies

• Co-founded Kinkō, a platform that has onboarded over 50 fashion brand partners and secured $12M in seed funding

Conclusion
With her deep expertise in marketing, sales, and product development, coupled with her passion for sustainable business practices, Chelsi Oestreich is poised to continue driving transformative growth and innovation in the beauty, fashion, and consumer goods industries.