Leslie Gallin might just be the reason those fabulous kitten heels are completing your outfit today. As president of footwear at UBM Advanstar, an event and marketing service company, Leslie takes the lead on creating some of the industry’s largest marketplace trade shows to bring suppliers and retailers together, including MAGIC, where buyers find the collections to feaure in their stores the next season. Creating, planning and implementing a growing portfolio of trade shows in different cities across the county is just about as challenging as it sounds.
“I equate what we do to professional athletes,” asserts Leslie. “They make it look easy when on the playing field, what you forget about is all the hard work that went into the development to become a professional athlete.”
Leslie’s cultivated combination of business, fashion and dedication means that “game day” brands both big and small directly connect with their customers. It’s a critical meeting that helps next season’s styles find their way to your closet.