Chris Oestereich
Chris Oestereich is a seasoned professional with a diverse background and a strong focus on sustainability and circular economy.
He holds a Master of Arts in Environmental Management, Sustainable Development from Harvard University, an Executive MBA in Business from Washington University in St. Louis, and a B.S. in Management from the University of Missouri-Columbia.
Chris is the Co-Founder of Circular Design Lab and has previously founded Full Circle Filament. His extensive experience includes roles such as Circular Economy Club Mentor & Local Organizer, Board of Advisors member at The Pledge on Food Waste, and Global Ambassador at The RSA.
Furthermore, he has an impressive resume with positions like Faculty at School of Global Studies at Thammasat University, Circular Economy Advisor at Linear to Circular, Circular Economy Consultant at the World Bank Group, and Economic and Business Development Specialist for Circular Economy at UNDP Asia-Pacific.
Chris Oestereich's career also includes roles such as Publisher at The Wicked Problems Collaborative, Columnist at Salt Magazine Publishing Co., and Enterprise Waste & Recycling Manager at SUPERVALU.
His expertise extends to various industries, having held positions like President at Metro St. Louis PMI, Project Manager / Sustainability Lead at Save-A-Lot, VP Marketing & Communications at St. Louis PMI Chapter, and Systems Engineer at Fred Weber, Inc.
