Leslie Golts joined Roots in November 2023 as Chief Marketing Officer. Ms. Golts brings 15 years of marketing and communications leadership working across some of the world’s most iconic global beauty brands. Ms. Golts most recently served as General Manager & Head of Marketing for Unilever Canada’s Beauty & Wellness Business Unit where she was responsible for driving profitable growth and brand success across Hair, Skincare, Vitamins & Enhanced Hydration categories. Prior to that she led the development and execution of some of the most celebrated global campaigns on the Dove brand. She is a highly awarded marketing executive with a track record of success building iconic brands across North America and many other markets. Prior to this Ms. Golts held management positions at L’Oreal Canada. She has also served on the board of the Association of Canadian Advertisers 2022-2023. Ms. Golts holds a BBA with Distinction from the Schulich School of Business at York University.