Lyne Castonguay
About Lyne Castonguay
Global energetic leader with an acute understanding on how to successfully transform, operate and grow complex organizations that combine large multi-format stores and a strong dealer franchise network operating within large distribution systems across global geographies. Experience with large publicly traded corporations with founding family ownership and dual share structure. Successfully worked with family companies now publicly traded in North America. Successfully lead product development, owned brands / private label, internationally sourced products and category management teams in food, CPG, and hard goods resulting in double digit growth and increased market share. Partnered with 3rd party companies to form exclusive partnerships and new brands to increase customer loyalty and profitability. Multi segment professional experience with vertically integrated organizations in consumer goods industry, retail, manufacturing and home services. Experience with growing start up companies in AI and digital omnichannel through hands on leadership and board advisory work. Over 15 years of P&L management experience in retail, digital, manufacturing, omnichannel, and home installation services platforms (B2B, B2C) in North America, Europe and Asia. Hands-on crisis management leadership experience: natural disasters (hurricane, flood, wildfires), bomb threat, labor union strike, pandemic, product recalls, and more. C-Suite executive with a proven track record in delivering results, driving growth, fostering innovation, leading transformations and integrating acquisitions. Energetic, humble leader with high EQ focused on developing talented purpose driven team with strong company culture and vision.