Sharon M. Leite

Chief Executive Officer / Board of Directors / Advisor / Investor

📍 New York City Metropolitan Area, United States🔄 Updated September 2026💼 4 investments📅 13 years investing🗓 Last invested Jan 2020
Angel investor🌍 United States
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Board Member
Mar 2017
Retail Analytics Council (RAC) is the leading research institute focused on the study of consumer shopping behavior across retail platforms and the impact of technology.Established in august 2014, RAC is an initiative between Medill’s Integrated Marketing Communications department, Northwestern University and the Platt Retail Institute. MISSION The mission of the Retail Analytics Council (RAC) is the study of consumer behavior across shopping platforms to provide an understanding of how these impact retailers, particularly as new technologies are introduced. The RAC unites industry, faculty, students, and its Advisory Board members for the study and exchange of ideas. The RAC is a global initiative between the Medill School, Integrated Marketing Communications Department, Northwestern University, and the Platt Retail Institute. GOALS -Educate students and professionals in the field of retail consumer analytics. - Assist students in securing positions in retail consumer analytics, research, and related fields. - Produce and publish academic and industry research. - Serve as a thought leader focused on retail consumer analytics among industry, academic institutions, and other research entities. - Lead executive education programs on retail consumer analytics and related topics. - Organize professional workshops, seminars, and online training for industry professionals. - Create an operative Research and Education Center that is affiliated with the Integrated Marketing - Communications Department at Northwestern University.
Board Member
Jan 2013
At TCU's Neeley School, it's not business as usual. We deliver an experience that is: > Personal. You are more than a name and a grade at Neeley. We help you reach your potential, stick to your ethics, support your team and lead others. > Connected. You’ll meet important and influential people and businesses that champion TCU business students, from Wall Street to China, L.A. to Houston. > Real. You’ll get real experience working on projects for clients, creating winning business plans, marketing products, managing portfolios and much more.
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2020
Board Member
Jan 2020
The National Retail Federation, the world’s largest retail trade association, passionately advocates for the people, policies and ideas that help retail thrive. For over a century, NRF has been a voice for every retailer and every retail job, educating, inspiring and communicating the powerful impact retail has on local communities and global economies.
2017
Non Executive Board Member
Jun 2017
Since 1919 Tandy has been the resource for generations of leatherworkers, providing quality leather, tools, kits, and instructional resources worldwide. As a century-old brand, we have a deep respect for tradition, but also embrace change, new trends, and new ways to create. From store to distribution center to the corporate office, Team Tandy works collaboratively every day to ensure our customer’s experience is always consistent no matter how they choose to shop at Tandy. Leathercrafting is, at its core, about self-expression. Our message to our customers, Make Your Mark, reflects our commitment to individuality, without judgment. We’re here to be the best leather supplier we can be, so our customers can continue to make their next creation, grow their business, or pursue their passion. We also know that we can do more to make Tandy a safe, inclusive, and welcoming place for everyone, and we remain dedicated to making that happen.
Board Member
Mar 2017
Retail Analytics Council (RAC) is the leading research institute focused on the study of consumer shopping behavior across retail platforms and the impact of technology.Established in august 2014, RAC is an initiative between Medill’s Integrated Marketing Communications department, Northwestern University and the Platt Retail Institute. MISSION The mission of the Retail Analytics Council (RAC) is the study of consumer behavior across shopping platforms to provide an understanding of how these impact retailers, particularly as new technologies are introduced. The RAC unites industry, faculty, students, and its Advisory Board members for the study and exchange of ideas. The RAC is a global initiative between the Medill School, Integrated Marketing Communications Department, Northwestern University, and the Platt Retail Institute. GOALS -Educate students and professionals in the field of retail consumer analytics. - Assist students in securing positions in retail consumer analytics, research, and related fields. - Produce and publish academic and industry research. - Serve as a thought leader focused on retail consumer analytics among industry, academic institutions, and other research entities. - Lead executive education programs on retail consumer analytics and related topics. - Organize professional workshops, seminars, and online training for industry professionals. - Create an operative Research and Education Center that is affiliated with the Integrated Marketing - Communications Department at Northwestern University.
2013
Board Member
Jan 2013
At TCU's Neeley School, it's not business as usual. We deliver an experience that is: > Personal. You are more than a name and a grade at Neeley. We help you reach your potential, stick to your ethics, support your team and lead others. > Connected. You’ll meet important and influential people and businesses that champion TCU business students, from Wall Street to China, L.A. to Houston. > Real. You’ll get real experience working on projects for clients, creating winning business plans, marketing products, managing portfolios and much more.
1999
Vice President, Sales & Associate Marketing, Store Operations
1999
On August 2, 2021, L Brands (NYSE: LB) completed the separation of the Victoria’s Secret business into an independent, public company through a tax-free spin-off to L Brands shareholders. The new company, named Victoria’s Secret & Co., includes Victoria’s Secret Lingerie, PINK and Victoria’s Secret Beauty. Victoria’s Secret & Co. is a NYSE listed company trading under the ticker symbol VSCO. In conjunction with this announcement, L Brands changed its name to Bath & Body Works, Inc. and now trades under the ticker symbol BBWI. For more information on Bath & Body Works, Inc. or Victoria’s Secret & Co., please visit the corporate websites.
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2013–2020 · 4 investments
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