HanesBrands Names VP, Chief Marketing Officer for Champion

Richard Mcleod (Image: Business Wire)

HanesBrands announces that Richard Mcleod has been named vice president (VP), chief marketing officer of global Champion. Mcleod will be responsible for driving Champion’s global brand strategy and omni-channel brand positioning.

“The next chapter of Champion’s story is at the forefront of our global growth strategy,” states Vanessa LeFebvre, president of global activewear. “We are excited to tap into Richard’s extensive experience in global brand management, knowledgeable insights around our core consumers, and dynamic leadership style. Adding Richard to the team will strengthen our connectivity to global consumers by building a community-led, digital-first brand focused on culture.”

Mcleod joins Champion from Canada Goose, where he was the senior vice president of the brand and responsible for brand evolution, growth, and performance. Prior to Canada Goose, Mcleod was the vice president and general manager (GM) of Foot Locker Canada where he developed and executed strategic initiatives that delivered growth while inspiring and empowering youth culture. Before being promoted to VP/GM, he was the vice president of North American marketing for Foot Locker Inc. and vice president of U.S. marketing for Footaction.

Mcleod has also held senior leadership roles focused on marketing and growth at Hennessy as well as Bacardi USA where he led successful collaborations and transformational campaigns for well-known wine and spirit brands like Grey Goose, Bombay Sapphire, and D’usse Cognac.

“Champion is a lifestyle brand born from sport, so as a former college athlete, it’s that meaningful heritage that motivates me to elevate the iconic brand by maximizing untapped global potential,” says Mcleod. “I’m incredibly inspired by the evolution of Champion through the ‘Champion What Moves You’ campaign, which is generating meaningful impact with consumers and communities around the world. The campaign is already an incredible start to the next phase of the brand’s storied heritage, and I’m thrilled to be a part of it.”