Leslie is passionate in identifying insights to delight consumers and grow businesses through product and commercial innovations. She is masterful at working at the seams of organizations to integrate consumer, technical and commercial components into compelling holistic executions. Consumer research has always been central to Leslie’s work. She finds nothing more rewarding then creating innovation strategies and bringing to market those sparks found through deep consumer understanding.
Leslie has spent 12 years in research and development bringing innovation to life with Procter and Gamble. Leslie recently was the North American section head for Tide laundry Detergent. She led a team of 10 direct reports to design, validate, and execute product innovations, as well as develop influential content for commercial executions and sales meetings.
Leslie graduated Maga Cum Laude from The Ohio State University with a Bachelor of Science in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering.