Steve Lesnard

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President of Godiva. Guayaki Board Member. Former Global CBO and Head of private label at Sephora, LVMH. Former Nike VP/GM, The North Face CMO & Head of Product. @ Godiva Chocolatier
Rue de l'armistice 5, Koekelberg, Brussels Region 1081, be
Steve Lesnard's Location
Neuilly-sur-Seine, Île-de-France, France, France
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About Steve Lesnard

Innovative marketing executive with 20+ years’ experience leading high-profile business growth, global brand campaigns, revolutionary product launches and strategic partnerships across sports, technology and lifestyle. I’m a creative and strategic brand leader with a proven track record of integrated marketing excellence and digital innovation in an ever-evolving consumer landscape. I have high-profile general management experience, driving an integrated P&L of $5+ billion wholesale annually. I’m a dynamic and passionate leader who thrives on inspiring teams and nurturing distinctive ideas through curiosity, diverse thinking and empowerment. I believe in the power of big ideas that challenge the status quo, the ability of passionate people to bring them to life and the positive impact ideas can have on the world.

Steve Lesnard's Current Company Details
Godiva Chocolatier

Godiva Chocolatier

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President of Godiva. Guayaki Board Member. Former Global CBO and Head of private label at Sephora, LVMH. Former Nike VP/GM, The North Face CMO & Head of Product.
Rue de l'armistice 5, Koekelberg, Brussels Region 1081, be
Website:
godiva.com
Employees:
1
Company phone:
32-02227-6860
Steve Lesnard Work Experience Details
  • Godiva Chocolatier
    President Of Godiva
    Godiva Chocolatier Apr 2024 - Present
    New York, Us
    In charge of leading one of the most innovative and recognized premium chocolate brands' growth around the world.
  • Sephora
    Chief Brand Officer & Head Of Private Label
    Sephora Oct 2021 - Nov 2023
    Neuilly Sur Seine, Ile De France, Fr
    In charge of driving the brand elevation & innovation across the world, establishing a more centralized business model with the marketing organization ($12B in Rev). Lead the Sephora Collection private label team to reset our business model and growth path.Define the new global brand strategy, consumer segmentation, innovation priorities and marketing investments ($900M budget), outpacing market share gain vs competition across all markets.Lead the European marketing team and regional restructuration effort to increase efficiency and profitability.Accelerate omni channel conversion & e.commerce growth post pandemic (+$1B vs LY).Drove Sephora membership management and elevation (160M base) adding 20M active members in the past 2 years while increasing average spend and visit frequency.Re-set the private label brand position, organizational structure and product strategy to protect its position as the biggest and most profitable brand for Sephora.
  • The North Face, A Vf Company
    Cmo & Global Vp Of Product Creation
    The North Face, A Vf Company Feb 2020 - Oct 2021
    Denver, Colorado, Us
    CMO and Head of The North Face product creation engines across apparel, footwear, equipment & merchandising
  • The North Face, A Vf Company
    Cmo
    The North Face, A Vf Company May 2019 - Feb 2020
    Denver, Colorado, Us
  • Nike
    Global Vice President/General Manager. Running
    Nike Aug 2016 - May 2018
    Beaverton, Or, Us
    Directed the largest performance category globally , spearheading new innovation platforms and leading the long-term product and digital innovation agenda. Managed the seasonal product creation process, branding, and go-to-market strategy, while overseeing full P&L responsibilities.
  • Nike
    Vice President/General Manager. Running North America
    Nike Aug 2015 - Aug 2016
    Beaverton, Or, Us
    Oversaw the largest performance category across all dimensions for the North American market. Responsible for driving the category, brand, product, and go-to-market strategies. Achieved high single-digit growth by resetting product strategies across key franchises and price points, and reducing excess inventory. Successfully led the brand campaign during the Rio Olympics and collaborated on the "run with hart" campaign with comedian and actor Kevin Hart.
  • Nike
    Vice President Brand Management. Western Europe.
    Nike Jul 2012 - Jul 2015
    Beaverton, Or, Us
    Led the Western Europe Brand Marketing organization, brand campaigns and communication across all consumer touch points, establishing the brand as the favorite sport brand across Europe for 10 quarters in a row. Led a team of 450 people across 15 countries.Established the brand as favorite sports brand for women for the 1st time ever.Drove hyperlocal city attack and event strategy to deepen consumer connection and bring new talents in the organization.
  • Nike
    Running Global Senior Brand Director & London 2012 Olympics
    Nike Sep 2008 - Jul 2012
    Beaverton, Or, Us
    Led the marketing strategy, key product and consumer concept creations and seasonal marketing executions across the world for the Running category and the London 2012 Olympics campaign.Expanded the running business by broadening its appeal to female consumers and fitness runners world wide and led the running boom in Greater China.Leverage the runway to the Olympics stage to make a brand and innovation statement driving double digit growth 3 years in a row.
  • Nike
    Global Brand Director. Beijing Olympics
    Nike Jul 2006 - Jul 2008
    Beaverton, Or, Us
    Led the brand strategy and execution for the Beijing Olympics, leveraging this sport moment as a stage to re-energize the meaning of the Just do It mantra to consumers around the world and kick off the sports revolution in China.Launched the revolutionary Flyknit footwear innovation.Led the re-set of the global basketball strategy focusing on the launch of the Hyperdunk new footwear across the largest number of players participating at the games.Drove the creation and execution of the Human race, getting 800k people to run on the same day, offering a stage for all athletes to get their Just Do It moment right after the Olympics on 8/31/2008.
  • Nike
    Global Brand Concept Director/ Women Sports
    Nike Mar 2004 - Jul 2006
    Beaverton, Or, Us
    Established the company's first global women brand marketing strategy and team (100 people worldwide).Led the fitness revolution with the creation of the "Rock star work out" campaign, partnering with Jamie King, Madonna's choreographer to launch a global integrated campaign to offer Dance classes in over 200 gyms around the world.Pioneered partnership with celebrities like Rihanna to inspire female consumers to engage in sports.Launched women's only retail stores to redefine the sports retail experience for her.
  • Nike
    Europe, Middle East And Africa Regional Brand Manager
    Nike Sep 2001 - Jan 2004
    Beaverton, Or, Us
    Launched the first women campaigns, expanding on the brand's sports DNA to connect with female consumers across 30 countries.Led the regional 365 integrated brand marketing strategy, aligning the entire geography against a new integrated marketing model.Drove the biggest regional cross category integrated brand campaign "made to move" across all elements of the marketing mix (TV,Print,PR,Retail, Product and Events).
  • Nike
    Global Sports Marketing & Footwear Product Manager/ Outdoor
    Nike Jul 1997 - Jul 2001
    Beaverton, Or, Us
    Briefed and led the seasonal footwear product creation process for consumer, market place opportunity & seasonal line planning for the All Conditions Gear outdoor products. Assisted strategic planning and repositioning of the Outdoor business with category leadership.Signed and serviced the USA and Canadian snowboard team for the Nagano Olympics.Identified, signed and serviced the 1st two male snowboard gold medals.
  • Wolford
    North America Marketing Director
    Wolford Jul 1996 - Jun 1997
    Bregenz, At
    Led the Marketing strategy for the launch of Wolford in North America.Drove the opening and branding of stand alone retail stores and department stores shop in shop.Established a brand marketing, retail and collaboration strategy to introduce this luxury women's ready to wear brand to the North America market (Fashion Week collaborations and influencer seeding).

Steve Lesnard Skills

Integrated Marketing Brand Management Footwear Brand Development Sporting Goods Sports Marketing Action Sports Brand Awareness Creative Direction Management Global Marketing Digital Marketing Advertising Art Direction Cross Functional Team Leadership

Steve Lesnard Education Details

  • Babson College
    Babson College
    Business & Entrepreneurship
  • Babson F.W. Olin Graduate School Of Business
    Babson F.W. Olin Graduate School Of Business
    Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A.)

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