Karl Strovink

Karl Strovink is the CEO of Blue Bottle Coffee, a specialty coffee company known for its premium, artisanal approach to coffee. He has an impressive professional background spanning multiple industries.123

Professional Background:

• Currently serving as CEO of Blue Bottle Coffee since September 20202
• Previously held the role of President and COO at Blue Bottle from October 2019 to September 20202
• Worked at Converse in various leadership roles, including:
  • VP Global Retail
  • VP Direct to Consumer North America
  • VP Global Strategy and Business Development2
• Worked as a Principal at The Boston Consulting Group from 2002 to 20082

Education and Personal Details:

• Graduated from Vassar College
• Earned an MBA from MIT's Sloan School of Management13
• Originally from Berkeley, California
• Has lived in multiple cities including Montreal, New York City, London, and Boston
• Currently resides in the San Francisco Bay Area1

Leadership Philosophy: Strovink is known for his commitment to quality and innovation. At Blue Bottle, he emphasizes a "culture of yes" and maintaining the company's artisanal roots while scaling the business.4 Under his leadership, the company has made significant moves like introducing oat milk as a default and launching instant espresso, always prioritizing quality and customer experience.4