Laurent Madelaine

Chief of Product & Supply Chain

Gymshark

Solihull, UK

Noel Mack

Gymshark

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Susan Magrino Agency

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Laurent Madelaine is Chief of Product & Supply Chain at fitness community, apparel, and accessory brand, Gymshark. Founded by Ben Francis in 2012, the brand has grown considerably and is 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... Laurent Madelaine is Chief of Product & Supply Chain at fitness community, apparel, and accessory brand, Gymshark. Founded by Ben Francis in 2012, the brand has grown considerably and is 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. more less

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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

Gymshark

Chief of Product & Supply Chain

Dec 2022 - Present

Solihull, UK

Laurent is the Chief of Product & Supply Chain at Gymshark, a UK fitness, apparel and accessory company, 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.

Sears Holding Corporation

Head of International Sourcing

Nov 2015 - Aug 2017

Hong Kong, HK

Sears Holdings Corporation was an American retail business and holding company and the parent company of the chain stores Kmart and Sears.

Carrefour

Clothing Sourcing Director

Nov 2013 - Oct 2015

Hong Kong, HK

French retail corporation Carrefour is the eighth-largest retailer in the world and operates hypermarkets, grocery and convenience stores in over 30 countries.

Tesco

International Sourcing – Sourcing Clothing Director

Apr 2005 - Oct 2013

Hong Kong, HK

Multinational retailer Tesco Plc (Tesco) sells a wide range of general merchandise and operates through multi-format stores and online sales worldwide.

Tesco

International Sourcing – Hub Manager Bangladesh and Pakistan

Aug 2004 - Apr 2005

Dhaka, BD

Laurent served as International Sourcing Hub Manager for Bangladesh and Pakistan.

Carrefour

Various roles in Global Sourcing

May 2001 - Jul 2004

Dhaka, BD

Laurent was Regional Manager for the Indian Sub-Continent in relation to Global Sourcing for Carrefour. He then went on to serve as Global Sourcing, Hub Manager of Bangladesh and Pakistan (he later returned to this role).

Carrefour

Various roles in Buying & Merchandising

May 1994 - May 2001

Évry, FR

Laurent first became Buyer of Footwear and Accessories for Carrefour in Evry, a role he held for four and a half years. He then moved on to lead Category Buying and Merchandising of Footwear and Accessories for two years and eight months.

Carrefour

Store Department Manager - Footwear and Clothing

Mar 1989 - May 1994

Bourges, FR

Laurent started his career as Footwear and Clothing Department Manager in the Carrefour store in Bourges.

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EM Strasbourg Business School

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1987 - 1988

Laurent Madelaine

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Solihull, UK

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