Leslie Youngstrom

Leslie Youngstrom is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in eCommerce product management and digital strategy. Currently serving as Director of eCommerce Product & Platform Management and Operations at VSP Vision since January 2013, key accomplishments include spearheading the growth of the eCommerce retail eyewear site, Eyeconic.com, from $100,000 in revenue in 2013 to over $78 million in 2023. Prior roles include Product Manager at Exigen Insurance Solutions, where Leslie developed the strategy for the Customer Self Service Portal, and Senior Manager of User Interface at Esurance, overseeing website functionality development. As Vice President of Site and Product Management at InsWeb, Leslie played a pivotal role in the company's strategic innovations that facilitated its acquisition by Bank Rate in 2009. Beginning a career at Progressive Insurance as Manager of Web Operations, Leslie designed and launched the company’s first eCommerce site, contributing to a revenue growth increase from $25,000 in 1995 to over $2 billion by 2007. Leslie holds a BA in Journalism with an emphasis in Advertising from San Diego State University.