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Lesya Lysyj

CMO at Boston Beer Company // President // Board Member

Clearly Canadian•Boston, Massachusetts, United States

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Experience35+ Years
LevelLeadership

Executive Overview

Transformational senior executive with track record of superior performance with acute focus on delivering both top and bottom line. Success and significant experience in leading both fast growing brands, launching successful new to world brands and reinventing iconic brands in corporate multi-nationals, private equity, and founder-driven companies. Demonstrated ability to consistently achieve results by leading change, seeking creative solutions, acting decisively, and driving brand equity and business growth. Teams I have led have been awarded with over 50 Effie and Cannes awards for building brands, and effectively growing brand sales. Known for authentic leadership style, high team retention and prioritizing people development. Category Experience in Food & Beverage, Beverage Alcohol, Cannabis Beverages, Health and Wellness, Retail/Wholesale, Digital, Membership Models, Consumer Technology & Analytics, Luxury/Lifestyle Branding.

Career Timeline

Professional employment history
  • Sep 2024–Present· 2 yrs 2 mos
    • Member, BoardCurrent
      Sep 2024–Present
  • May 2019–Present· 7 yrs 6 mos
    • Chief Marketing OfficerCurrent
      May 2019–Present
  • May 2017–Apr 2019· 1 yr 11 mos
    • President, United States
      May 2017–Apr 2019
  • Dec 2013–Dec 2015· 2 yrs
    • President, North America
      Dec 2013–Dec 2015
  • 2010–2013· 3 yrs
    • Chief Marketing Officer
      2010–2013
  • 2003–2010· 7 yrs
    • Vice President Marketing Confectionery
      2003–2010
  • 1991–2003· 12 yrs
    • Vice President Marketing Beverages
      1991–2003

Education

Women on Boards - Succeeding as a Corporate Director

Executive Education

Harvard University

BA

Business

Western University

MBA

University of Toronto - Rotman School of Management

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Reports To
Lesya Lysyj
Vice Chair & President
Chief Financial Officer
Chief Technology Officer
Chief Operating Officer

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Skills & Expertise

20 of 20 skills
Brand ArchitectureGroceryP&L ManagementProduct DevelopmentMarketingMarketing StrategyMarketing ManagementManagementStrategic Marketing ManagementCoaching & MentoringConsumer ProductsInnovation DevelopmentCross-functional Team LeadershipCompetitive AnalysisBrand ManagementBrand EquityCustomer InsightFMCGConfectioneryCreative Marketer