Kristi Sloe

Oversaw the Global Product Development of a $500MM business across multiple categories including Color, Complexion, Skin and Bath & Body. Responsible for setting big picture strategy while managing all downstream requirements. Combined strategy and data-driven metrics to launch products that are consistent with the brand's goals, objectives and DNA.

• Assured smooth transition of product intelligence, innovation plan and technologies during M&A from Shiseido to Advent International
• Partnered with brand presidents, CSO and PD team to optimize and build out a 2 year innovation plan.
• Captured new customers by optimizing business strategies and launching products to diversify offerings.
• Created the vision for the iCollective, a monthly cross-functional meeting to review and align on innovation pipeline with CEO.
• Built the Product Development process for a new business to maintain consistencies across all three brands.
• NPD top color launches of 2022: TLSP Ultra Blur #9 and Tinted Moisturizer Light Revealer #11

Applied extensive industry knowledge and business acumen to build robust innovation pipeline with winning short-term and long-term business strategies. Established strong relationships with founder, contract manufacturers and cross-functional partners to ensure products met the aesthetics and performance of the brand.

• Designed a vendor strategy that was in-line with brand goals, objectives and business needs.
• Instituted a shade analysis strategy that allows sales data and trend to inform decisions.
• Elevated caliber of PD work incorporating competitive analysis, areas of opportunity and strong story telling through ingredient technologies.
• Winning & Buzzworthy Innovations: Tinted Moisturizer Blush, Caviar Sticks Roseglow, Petal Soft Lipstick.

• Led the Color and Nail Innovation Council for COTY beauty brands that tested upstream innovation ideas with consumers and developed against the winning concepts.
• Built the CoverGirl 5 year Strategic Plan.
• Award Winning Innovations: Sally Hansen good.kind.pure & CoverGirl's Fresh Skin Milk Foundation

• Spearheaded global product innovations for a $2B business supported by a three-tiered brand portfolio strategy.
• Co-creator of Avon's color category strategy that set business priorities to grow market share, build brand authority and improve equity measures.
• Managed global and regional innovation portfolios to gauge alignment on key brand values and deliver the right ROIs
• Guided operational innovation rhythm based on brochure capacity, consumer need states and product architectures.

• Administered the value analysis of library formulas to ensure products maintained efficacy while delivering a cost reduction of $675K.
• Launched Bliss's first beauty tool, the Lean Machine, an at-home spa powder machine that visibly reduces the appearance of cellulite.
• Collaborated with lead aestheticians and technicians to enhance efficacy and create spa protocols and techniques
• Award Winning: FabGirl Six Pack, Triple Oxygen ExGlowsion, Firm,Baby,Firm

• Responsible for long-term strategic planning & innovation for Dermatologist Solutions, Hair, Body, Sun, Baby, Makeup & Fragrance
• Award Winning Innovations: Super Fluid UV Defense Daily Facial Sunscreen SPF50+, Creme de Corps Soy Milk & Honey Whipped Body Butter

• Award Winning Innovations: Dream Matte Mousse, Dream Mousse Blush, Dream Liquid Mousse