Blake Renee Bakanoff

Blake Bakanoff is the Head of Creative and Operations at Sur La Table, where she brings extensive experience in creative leadership and brand strategy. She studied Graphic Design at the Academy of Art in San Francisco and Visual Communications at the Art Institute of Seattle. Her career includes significant roles such as Chief Creative Officer North America at eBay and Senior Vice President Executive Creative Director at Moxie (Publicis/Zenith) .1

Bakanoff has collaborated with major brands including Nike, Verizon, and Coca-Cola, demonstrating her expertise in digital marketing, advertising, and visual design. She emphasizes the importance of empathy in consumerism and believes that transparent brand communication is essential for connecting with consumers in a rapidly changing market .