Leslie Mullins leads processes and mentors people, aggregating talent to build brands, concepts, and global market product launch campaigns that drive business growth and partnership value through shareworthy consumer experiences.

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I’m a brand experience and retail strategist specializing in shaping the future of women’s sports.

Retail is often the first—and most powerful—brand touchpoint.
I help teams, leagues, and athlete-led brands translate purpose into performance—crafting integrated retail and fan experiences that drive deep connection, cultural relevance, and business growth. With a focus on women’s sports, I specialize in transforming eComm and in-arena retail into engines for brand elevation, fan engagement, and amplified sponsorship value.

Rooted in storytelling, design thinking, and consumer insight, my work has shaped the global presence of brands like Nike, Apple, Athleta, the NFL Atlanta Falcons, and the WNBA’s Atlanta Dream—where I helped triple projected 2025 retail revenue and rethink the playbook for fan-first commerce.

Whether scaling DTC ecosystems, developing athlete-led product collabs, or unlocking new revenue through lifestyle merchandising, I build Brand Experience strategies that connect culture and commerce—online, on the ground, and everywhere fans show up.

Let’s build what’s next—together.

Services

Brand & Marketplace Strategy

Positioning brands to grow through culturally connected retail, sponsorship value, and channel expansion

E-Commerce Strategy & Growth

Driving omni-channel performance through DTC, third-party marketplaces, Affiliate, and Shopify ecosystem optimization

Fan Experience & Immersive Activations

Designing in-arena and event-based moments that convert fans into loyal brand advocates

Retail Brand Marketing & VM

Creating product storytelling, campaign alignment, and merchandising systems that move product and deepen connection

Retail Concept Design & Development

Build purpose-driven, revenue-growth retail environments that elevate brand by extending the fan journey before, during, & after

Consumer Right Product Assortments

Curating lifestyle and collab capsules that align with community values, athlete narratives, vendor partnerships, and halftime entertainers—designed to drive cultural relevance and rev$

UX/UI /Web Development

Translating brand strategy into seamless digital journeys across eComm, ticketing, and campaign landing pages

Career

Portfolio.

WNBA Atlanta Dream / Mar 2025 - Present

Brand Experience Strategist

Next Adventure / Aug 2024 - Mar 2025

CMO & Head of E-Commerce

Athleta / Gap Inc. / Jun 2022 - Sep 2023

Marketing / Brand Experience Sr. Director

lm studios / Jan 2019 - Jun 2022

Brand & CX Strategist

Apple / Sep 2016 - Nov 2018

World Wide MarCom /3D&VM Managing Design Director

Nike / Dec 2002 - Sep 2016

Global Brand Marketing /Retail Brand Marketing Sr. Director

Apple / Apr 2002 - Dec 2002

World Wide Brand Design /Senior Manager

Esprit / Feb 2000 - Apr 2002

Vice President /Creative Services

“To say that she ‘raised the bar’ would be quite the understatement. She has a rare combination of conceptual, strategic, and executional acumen.”

Felix del Toro

“Rare ability to immerse herself into any business —for future growth.”

Morgan Shaw Parker

“A natural visionary —Leslie is a thoughtful, creative, and compassionate leader.”

Mary Anne LeCour

“An optimistic partner who focuses on the end in mind and bringing every team member on the journey there.”

Ebru Ercon

“A brilliant strategist —a strong asset to any company looking for an innovative, growth-oriented leader.”

Merryn Roberts-Huntley