Richard Leslie

Richard Leslie is the current Chief Strategy Officer at PopSockets. Prior to their current role, Richard served as the Chief Marketing Officer at RealEats from July 2021 to December 2021. At RealEats, Richard was responsible for demand creation and growth, strategic and tactical marketing, brand experience and customer relations, and brand storytelling.

Before their time at RealEats, Richard was with AdvisoryCloud and The CMO Club. In June 2019, Richard joined PopSockets as their Global Chief Marketing and Growth Officer. At PopSockets, Richard led the company through the Covid 19 crisis and return it to positive YOY growth in 2021. Richard was responsible for product management, global marketing, research and strategy, and environmental, social and corporate governance.

Richard has been instrumental in the success of many national, regional and global campaigns and product launches throughout their career. Richard is a experienced leader in the mobile accessory category with a commitment to building a better food future.

Richard Leslie has a certification from the Digital Marketing Institute in Certified Digital Marketing Expert and a certification from the American Marketing Association in PCM Advanced Digital Marketing. Richard has also completed a course in digital strategy, CX, social media, search, leadership and management from the Digital Marketing Institute.

Richard Leslie works with David Dunn - VP, eCommerce & Customer Loyalty, Altan Nahum - VP, Engineering & PopLabs, and Emily Siegel - VP, Design, Merchandising & Brand Partnerships. Their manager is David Barnett, Founder & CEO.