Leslie MacKay

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About Leslie MacKay

Highly driven, passionate, and tenacious consumer packaged goods executive with a proven track record of turning challenges into opportunities through innovative problem-solving and strategic vision. My career has been marked with continuous improvement and outstanding results as a P&L owner, driving growth and fostering a collaborative and empowering team environment. Throughout my career, I've been recognized for my ability to inspire and motivate teams to achieve significant growth. At Conagra Brands, I directed a sales team of 52, managing three divisions, driving profit faster than the topline. I led multiple transformational projects, including organizational restructures and an acquisition while achieving a top 10 ranking in the Advantage survey within my first year as Vice President Sales. Before Conagra, at Kimberly-Clark Inc, I developed and executed 3–7-year strategic growth plans, securing incremental investments driving top and bottom-line results faster than the US market. I negotiated and managed agency relationships across various domains, delivering substantial market share growth and cost savings. I am passionate about talent development, consistently focusing on fostering a culture of accountability and coaching. My leadership in talent development earned me the Wilfrid Laurier University Employer of the Year award in 2017. With expertise in SAP/trade management systems, revenue growth management, market strategy, sales planning, and digital/social strategy, I bring a unique blend of creativity and hands-on leadership to any organization. I am committed to driving continuous improvement and delivering outstanding results, leveraging my strategic vision and innovative problem-solving skills.