Michael LeBlanc

Michael LeBlanc is a distinguished Senior Retail Advisor at Retail Council of Canada with an extensive career marked by noteworthy accomplishments. LeBlanc is also the Founder and Principal of M.E. LeBlanc & Company Inc, where he serves as a consultant to retail industry leaders. With over two decades of experience in marketing, eCommerce, and retail sales, LeBlanc has evolved into an exceptional keynote speaker discussing various aspects of the retail sector.

LeBlanc commenced his education at St. Pius X in Ottawa, where he developed a strong foundation for his future academic achievements. Later, he obtained a Bachelor of Arts from Carleton University, which prepared him to pursue a career in retail. At the University of Toronto's Rotman School of Management, he completed an MBA, after which he attended McGill University to advance his qualifications.

Throughout his career, LeBlanc has been affiliated with numerous organizations in various leadership positions. His role as Senior Vice President, Marketing, Membership, Programs & Revenue at Retail Council of Canada was foundational to his continued success. In recent years, he served as Chief Marketing Officer of Portfolio Company at TorQuest Partners, Vice President, Marketing & Promotions at The Shopping Channel, Director of Marketing at The Shopping Channel, General Manager, Shopping at Canwest MediaWorks, Director, eCommerce & CRM at Hudson's Bay Company, Marketing Manager, Digital Media at Levi Strauss & Co., and Marketing Manager at Black & Decker.

With his extensive experience in retail and consumerism, LeBlanc has become an accomplished podcaster and keynote speaker, making numerous appearances at conferences globally. LeBlanc remains a central figure in the retail space, enhancing the strategies of various retail clients.