Jess Guthrie

Jess Guthrie is a highly experienced product leader in the footwear industry, currently serving as Product Leader for Footwear at SITKA Gear since October 2022, overseeing all aspects of product creation. Previously, Guthrie worked as a consultant for SITKA Gear and has an extensive background at Nike, where roles included Senior Director of Global Footwear Development for both Jordan Brand and Nike Sportswear, driving significant revenue growth and managing multi-category teams. Guthrie also held various directorial and managerial positions focused on innovation, product creation, and strategic planning across global markets. Earlier experience includes founding and managing Stuttgart Autotech, an independent high-performance automotive business, and directing the Italy Product Creation and Innovation Center for Nike. Jess Guthrie holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Portland State University.