Alain Lessard

Alain Lessard is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in merchandising, design, and marketing within the retail sector. Since March 2013, Alain has served as Vice President of Merchandising, Design and Technical at RW&CO, a division of Reitmans Canada Ltée/Ltd. Prior to this role, Alain held the position of Senior Vice President of Product at Mexx, a division of Liz Claiborne, from November 2008 to January 2013. Alain's career also includes a tenure as Vice President of Marketing and Market Development at Pierre Belvedere Inc. from 2006 to 2008, and Vice President of Design and Market Development at Jacob between May 1996 and January 2006. Earlier in the career, Alain worked at Jump, a division of Algo, initially as Director of Design and Product Development, before advancing to Vice President of Sales and Marketing from September 1983 to May 1996.