Leslie’s Announces Seasoned Retail Executive Amy College as Chief Merchandising and Supply Chain Officer
Leslie's (NASDAQ: LESL), the leading U.S. pool and spa care brand, has appointed Amy College as Chief Merchandising and Supply Chain Officer, effective July 20, 2025. College brings over 25 years of retail operations leadership experience, succeeding Moyo LaBode who departed on July 15, 2025.
College joins from Petco where she served in the same role, overseeing category merchandising, demand planning, and distribution operations. Previously, she spent 20+ years at Best Buy in various merchandising leadership positions. In her new role at Leslie's, she will oversee merchandising, inventory, supply chain, logistics, manufacturing, and the company's digital marketplace business.
Leslie's (NASDAQ: LESL), il principale marchio statunitense per la cura di piscine e spa, ha nominato Amy College come Chief Merchandising and Supply Chain Officer, con decorrenza dal 20 luglio 2025. College vanta oltre 25 anni di esperienza nella leadership delle operazioni retail, succedendo a Moyo LaBode, che ha lasciato l'incarico il 15 luglio 2025.
College arriva da Petco, dove ha ricoperto lo stesso ruolo, gestendo il merchandising delle categorie, la pianificazione della domanda e le operazioni di distribuzione. In precedenza, ha trascorso oltre 20 anni presso Best Buy in vari ruoli di leadership nel merchandising. Nel suo nuovo incarico in Leslie's, supervisionerà merchandising, inventario, supply chain, logistica, produzione e il business del marketplace digitale dell'azienda.
Leslie's (NASDAQ: LESL), la principal marca estadounidense en cuidado de piscinas y spas, ha nombrado a Amy College como Chief Merchandising and Supply Chain Officer, con efecto a partir del 20 de julio de 2025. College aporta más de 25 años de experiencia en liderazgo de operaciones minoristas, reemplazando a Moyo LaBode, quien salió el 15 de julio de 2025.
College proviene de Petco, donde desempeñó el mismo cargo, supervisando la comercialización de categorías, planificación de la demanda y operaciones de distribución. Anteriormente, pasó más de 20 años en Best Buy en varios puestos de liderazgo en merchandising. En su nuevo rol en Leslie's, supervisará merchandising, inventario, cadena de suministro, logística, fabricación y el negocio del mercado digital de la compañía.
Leslie's (NASDAQ: LESL)는 미국을 대표하는 수영장 및 스파 관리 브랜드로, Amy College를 최고 상품 및 공급망 책임자로 2025년 7월 20일부로 임명했습니다. College는 소매 운영 리더십 분야에서 25년 이상의 경험을 보유하고 있으며, 2025년 7월 15일에 퇴임한 Moyo LaBode의 후임입니다.
College는 Petco에서 동일한 직책을 맡아 카테고리 상품 기획, 수요 계획 및 유통 운영을 총괄했습니다. 이전에는 Best Buy에서 20년 이상 다양한 상품 기획 리더십 직책을 수행했습니다. Leslie's에서 그녀는 상품 기획, 재고, 공급망, 물류, 제조 및 회사의 디지털 마켓플레이스 사업을 총괄할 예정입니다.
Leslie's (NASDAQ: LESL), la marque américaine leader dans le soin des piscines et spas, a nommé Amy College au poste de Chief Merchandising and Supply Chain Officer, à compter du 20 juillet 2025. College apporte plus de 25 ans d'expérience en direction des opérations de vente au détail, succédant à Moyo LaBode, parti le 15 juillet 2025.
College rejoint Leslie's en provenance de Petco, où elle occupait le même poste, supervisant le merchandising des catégories, la planification de la demande et les opérations de distribution. Auparavant, elle a passé plus de 20 ans chez Best Buy dans divers postes de direction en merchandising. Dans son nouveau rôle chez Leslie's, elle supervisera le merchandising, les stocks, la chaîne d'approvisionnement, la logistique, la fabrication et le commerce sur la place de marché numérique de l'entreprise.
Leslie's (NASDAQ: LESL), die führende US-Marke für Pool- und Spa-Pflege, hat Amy College als Chief Merchandising and Supply Chain Officer ernannt, wirksam ab dem 20. Juli 2025. College bringt über 25 Jahre Führungserfahrung im Einzelhandel mit und folgt auf Moyo LaBode, der am 15. Juli 2025 ausgeschieden ist.
College kommt von Petco, wo sie dieselbe Position innehatte und für Category Merchandising, Bedarfsplanung und Vertriebsoperationen verantwortlich war. Zuvor verbrachte sie über 20 Jahre bei Best Buy in verschiedenen Führungspositionen im Merchandising. In ihrer neuen Rolle bei Leslie's wird sie Merchandising, Inventar, Lieferkette, Logistik, Fertigung und das digitale Marktplatzgeschäft des Unternehmens leiten.
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PHOENIX, July 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Leslie’s, Inc. (NASDAQ: LESL), the largest and most trusted direct-to-customer brand in the U.S. pool and spa care industry serving residential customers and pool professionals nationwide, today announced appointment of Amy College as the company’s new Chief Merchandising and Supply Chain Officer effective July 20, 2025. In addition to merchandising, inventory, supply chain, logistics and manufacturing, Ms. College will be responsible for the company’s digital marketplace business. In conjunction with Ms. College’s appointment, Moyo LaBode, the company’s outgoing Chief Merchandising and Supply Chain Officer has left Leslie’s, effective July 15, 2025.
Ms. College has more than 25 years of retail operations leadership experience including merchandising, supply chain and store operations. Ms. College spent nearly five years at Petco (NASDAQ: WOOF) and most recently served as Chief Merchandising and Supply Chain Officer where she was responsible for category merchandising, enterprise demand planning, visual merchandising, owned brand product development and sourcing as well as distribution operations. Previously, Ms. College served as Senior Vice President, Operations, Strategy and Territory General Manager for Petco stores. Prior to joining Petco, Ms. College spent more than 20 years at Best Buy. During her tenure, Ms. College served in merchandising and category management leadership roles, including Chief Category Officer for the company’s home theater, smart home, digital imaging and appliances. She holds a bachelor’s degree in business from the University of Minnesota’s Carlson School of Management.
“We are thrilled to welcome Amy to our leadership team at this pivotal time in Leslie’s transformation,” said Jason McDonell, Leslie’s chief executive officer. “With significant retail, merchandising and general management experience, she brings a unique blend of strategic vision and operational expertise that I am confident will help guide us through this next chapter and deliver against our transformation initiatives. I am confident her values-driven leadership style and deep commitment to customer experience will be instrumental in accelerating our progress, strengthening cross-functional collaboration and delivering results that position us for long-term success.”
About Leslie’s
Founded in 1963, Leslie’s is the largest and most trusted direct-to-customer brand in the U.S. pool and spa care industry serving residential customers and pool professionals nationwide. The company serves the aftermarket needs of residential and professional consumers with an extensive and largely exclusive assortment of essential pool and spa care products. The company operates an integrated ecosystem of over 1,000 physical locations and a robust digital platform, enabling consumers to engage with Leslie’s whenever, wherever, and however they prefer to shop. Its dedicated team of associates, pool and spa care experts, and experienced service technicians are passionate about empowering Leslie’s consumers with the knowledge, products, and solutions necessary to confidently maintain and enjoy their pools and spas.
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