
Blake Durtsche
For over 12 years, Blake has worked with Fortune 500 companies, industry associations, NGOs, foundations, family offices, and governments to develop and execute sustainability leadership strategies. He advises clients from a variety of industries, including energy; apparel, footwear, and textiles; CPG, retail, and packaging; and food and agriculture, among others. Blake also works closely with multi-stakeholder initiatives, like the Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC), to help transform entire value chains. During the formation of the SAC, Blake led the design of the prototype Higg Index.
Before Blu Skye, Blake worked in the Strategy & Operations practice of Deloitte Consulting. Blake holds an MBA from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University and BSB from the Carlson School of Management at the University of Minnesota. Outside the office, Blake enjoys many outdoor activities including paddling, fishing, gardening, road and mountain biking, skiing, hiking, and, America’s newest obsession, pickleball.