Linda (Summers) Sestrick
About Linda (Summers) Sestrick
Linda (Summers) Sestrick serves as the Director of Marketing and User Acquisition at DuckDuckGo, where she has been since 2022. She has a strong background in digital marketing, having previously held leadership roles at companies such as GameStop, Staples, and HSN, where she achieved significant revenue and customer growth.
Current Role at DuckDuckGo
Linda Sestrick serves as the Director of Marketing and User Acquisition at DuckDuckGo since 2022. In this role, she focuses on strategies to enhance user engagement and drive customer acquisition. Her expertise in digital marketing is pivotal in promoting the company's commitment to user privacy and search efficiency.
Previous Experience at GameStop
In 2021, Linda worked at GameStop as the Omni Channel Performance Marketing Leader for one month. During her brief tenure, she contributed to the company's marketing strategies aimed at integrating online and offline customer experiences.
Career at HSN
Linda held the position of Director of Digital Marketing at HSN from 2013 to 2018. She was instrumental in achieving a 7% sales growth and a 9% increase in customer growth during her time there. Her leadership in digital marketing strategies significantly contributed to HSN's online presence.
Achievements at Staples' Quill.com
While at Staples, Linda served as the Director of Global Digital Marketing Center and later as Director of Digital Marketing at Quill from 2011 to 2013. She drove a 30% increase in web visits and a 70% increase in new customer acquisition at Quill.com. Additionally, she achieved a 400% increase in web revenue at Quill.com.
Educational Background
Linda Sestrick holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Virginia Tech's Pamplin College of Business. She also earned a Master of Business Administration from Georgia State University's J. Mack Robinson College of Business, completing her studies between 1997 and 1999.