Leslie Marino
President, Professional Products Division L'Oréal USALeslie has had a successful career at L’Oréal USA for over 30 years, beginning her trajectory in the Luxe division at Lancôme. Leslie was promoted to General Manager for the Designer Fragrance Division in 2008, and in 2010 moved to the Professional Products Division as the General Manager for Kérastase, Shu Uemura Art of Hair and essie. Leslie was responsible for the successful turnaround of Kérastase from declining to strong growth and the excellent business results of both Shu Uemura Art of Hair and essie.
In 2013, Leslie became General Manager of Redken 5th Avenue and Pureology, and over seven subsequent years, delivered extraordinary growth helping Redken to become the undisputed market leader. She executed a 360 degree approach that included marketing, sales, communications and education to grow the business, meet the ever-changing industry needs, and worked hand-in-hand with global counterparts to ensure an effective translation of key launches and strategies in the US market.
In July 2020, Leslie assumed the newly created role of President, Professional Products Division for the American Brands, and in April 2022, she was appointed President of the Professional Products Division overseeing operations for all American and French brands in the extensive PPD portfolio.
Despite her many feats in her career, Leslie’s greatest accomplishment remains her loving family. Leslie and her husband, Jim, have been married for 30 years and are proud parents to Katie and Andrew.
