Duke Stump

Architect

Duke is currently Principal and Chief Architect of The Northstar Manifesto.  Informed by a collective of progressive individuals and new thinkers, The Northstar Manifesto is a dynamic brand strategy studio focused on cultivating and nurturing responsible ideas in the world of sustainability.          

Prior to creating The Northstar Manifesto, Duke was Chief Marketing Officer for Seventh Generation - a pioneering brand in the world of  corporate responsibility.  In this role Duke was responsible for leading a gifted team focused on Brand- Product Innovation - Design - Communications - Corporate Responsibility and Consumer Insights.  During his tenure they launched the most effective brand launch in the company’s 20 year history.

During his 15 plus years with NIKE, Duke reveled in the profound journey and enjoyed a variety of senior executive roles in Brand (VP NIKE Brand - Subsidiary], Product [VP Product Marketing] and Sales [Key Accounts].  Always one to seek out the path less taken, he experienced a vast array of business models and thrived on optimizing untapped opportunities.  His leadership experience at NIKE was instrumental in framing his core beliefs and principles around brand building, the power of the human spirit and the artistry of insights.

Duke currently lives in an idyllic community in the seacoast of New Hampshire with his wonderful wife, two amazing daughters, horses, chickens and Caballito the wonder dog.