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Laurent Madelaine

Chief of Product & Supply Chain

Gymshark

Solihull, UK


Laurent Madelaine
Noel Mack
Gymshark
Susan Magrino Dunning
Susan Magrino Agency

Laurent’s Biography

Laurent Madelaine is Chief of Product & Supply Chain at the gym wear brand, Gymshark. Founded by Ben Francis in 2012, the brand has become a leading light in the sportswear industry. The business puts its growth down to a highly visible online presence, continuous innovation, and the quality of its products.

As Gymshark’s Chief of Product & Supply Chain, Laurent is responsible for product development, sourcing, supply chain and logistics. The firm’s sustainability strategy and quality control also fall within his remit.

Laurent is highly experienced in the retail and fashion industries, having served as Executive Vice President of Operations at Lacoste during the last three of his five years at the French fashion brand. He was accountable for sourcing, supply chain, quality and sustainability at Lacoste. His engagement in community projects at Lacoste ensured that his appointment at Gymshark was a great fit for the brand.

Earlier in his career, Laurent held various global sourcing, buying and merchandising roles at Sears, Carrefour and Tesco.
Laurent Madelaine is Chief of Product & Supply Chain at the gym wear brand, Gymshark. Founded by Ben Francis in 2012, the brand has become a leading light in the sportswear industry. The business puts its growth down to a highly visible online presence, continuous innovation, and the quality of its products.

As Gymshark’s Chief of Product & Supply Chain, Laurent is responsible for product development, sourcing, supply chain and logistics. The firm’s sustainability strategy and quality control also fall within his remit.

Laurent is highly experienced in the retail and fashion industries, having served as Executive Vice President of Operations at Lacoste during the last three of his five years at the French fashion brand. He was accountable for sourcing, supply chain, quality and sustainability at Lacoste. His engagement in community projects at Lacoste ensured that his appointment at Gymshark was a great fit for the brand.

Earlier in his career, Laurent held various global sourcing, buying and merchandising roles at Sears, Carrefour and Tesco.

Laurent’s Newsfeed

Gymshark’s first-ever supply chain chief is former Lacoste exec Madelaine

Former Lacoste EVP of operations Laurent Madelaine has joined fitness and apparel brand Gymshark as its first-ever chief supply chain officer.

Retail Gazette
Gymshark appoints first Chief Supply Chain Officer

Fitness brand Gymshark have announced the appointment of Laurent Madelaine as its first Chief Supply Chain Officer. He will oversee the firm's supply chain, sourcing and logistics

Laurent’s Background

Gymshark
Chief of Product & Supply Chain
Dec 2022 - Present
Solihull, UK
Laurent is the Chief of Product & Supply Chain at Gymshark, the gym wear brand founded by Ben Francis in 2012. Now a leading sportswear brand, Gymshark links its success to a strong online presence, continuous innovation and high-quality performance wear.
 
Lacoste
Executive Vice President Operations and Global Sourcing Director
Sep 2017 - Dec 2022
Founded by French tennis player, René Lacoste, and businessman André Gillier in 1933, Lacoste S.A. is a French fashion brand featuring sportswear and clothing, footwear, eyewear, leather goods, perfume and watches.
 
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Laurent’s Education