Michael Klein

Michael Klein is a creative and strategic leader with extensive experience in apparel, footwear, CPG, and brand collaborations. Currently, they serve as Co-Founder at Imperativ New York, providing brand collaborations for culture-forward marketers and institutions. Their past roles include Head of Creative at PepsiCo, where they specialize in driving cultural energy through innovative partnerships, and Associate VP of Design at Victoria's Secret, managing beauty collections. Michael’s career spans notable companies such as Adidas, Nike, and Apothecanna, where they have consistently bridged culture and commerce through impactful storytelling and design-driven innovation.