Lesley So
Founder and CEO at So Good Kombucha- Claim this Profile
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Chinese Professional working proficiency
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Alistair Forbes
Lesley is that rare leader who gets more out of her team by creating a sense of purpose and energy. She has immense energy and channels it effectively to get results. She is remarkably tenacious and intelligent but is not at all nerdy. She has a lot to be proud of, yet she never takes herself too seriously. A definite asset to any team.
Maurício Bispo dos Santos
I've had several opportunities to work with Lesley So and She was always very engaged and focused to solve the problems or raise the discussions aiming find out the solution always in a pragmatic way but without loose the opportunity to hear all involved person. Lesley is stremelly commited and very well skilled and I am totally sure that She will contribute positively in all jobs that She will work for.
Alistair Forbes
Lesley is that rare leader who gets more out of her team by creating a sense of purpose and energy. She has immense energy and channels it effectively to get results. She is remarkably tenacious and intelligent but is not at all nerdy. She has a lot to be proud of, yet she never takes herself too seriously. A definite asset to any team.
Maurício Bispo dos Santos
I've had several opportunities to work with Lesley So and She was always very engaged and focused to solve the problems or raise the discussions aiming find out the solution always in a pragmatic way but without loose the opportunity to hear all involved person. Lesley is stremelly commited and very well skilled and I am totally sure that She will contribute positively in all jobs that She will work for.
Alistair Forbes
Lesley is that rare leader who gets more out of her team by creating a sense of purpose and energy. She has immense energy and channels it effectively to get results. She is remarkably tenacious and intelligent but is not at all nerdy. She has a lot to be proud of, yet she never takes herself too seriously. A definite asset to any team.
Maurício Bispo dos Santos
I've had several opportunities to work with Lesley So and She was always very engaged and focused to solve the problems or raise the discussions aiming find out the solution always in a pragmatic way but without loose the opportunity to hear all involved person. Lesley is stremelly commited and very well skilled and I am totally sure that She will contribute positively in all jobs that She will work for.
Alistair Forbes
Lesley is that rare leader who gets more out of her team by creating a sense of purpose and energy. She has immense energy and channels it effectively to get results. She is remarkably tenacious and intelligent but is not at all nerdy. She has a lot to be proud of, yet she never takes herself too seriously. A definite asset to any team.
Maurício Bispo dos Santos
I've had several opportunities to work with Lesley So and She was always very engaged and focused to solve the problems or raise the discussions aiming find out the solution always in a pragmatic way but without loose the opportunity to hear all involved person. Lesley is stremelly commited and very well skilled and I am totally sure that She will contribute positively in all jobs that She will work for.
Experience
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So Good Kombucha
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United Kingdom
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Food and Beverage Retail
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1 - 100 Employee
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Founder and CEO
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Oct 2020 - Present
So Good Kombucha is handcrafted in small batches in the heart of Derbyshire. Raw and unfiltered, each bottle of fermented tea is deliciously fizzy and tangy, packed with gut-friendly bacteria and natural organic ingredients. Creating a drink that is both super tasty and healthy, by a small business that cares both about the planet and those who are marginalised in our communities. So Good Kombucha is handcrafted in small batches in the heart of Derbyshire. Raw and unfiltered, each bottle of fermented tea is deliciously fizzy and tangy, packed with gut-friendly bacteria and natural organic ingredients. Creating a drink that is both super tasty and healthy, by a small business that cares both about the planet and those who are marginalised in our communities.
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Rolls-Royce
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100 - 200 Employee
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Head of Manufacturing - Test
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Jan 2019 - Jul 2020
General Manager responsible for leading the Test business (new and repair engines) in the biggest jet engine assembly and test plant in the world.
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Vice President Marketing - Services
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Nov 2016 - Jan 2019
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Vice President Market Strategy
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Jul 2015 - Nov 2016
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Planning & Control Operations Executive
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Feb 2014 - Jul 2015
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Production Planning & Control Manager
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Jan 2012 - Jan 2014
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Head of Purchasing and Planning & Control
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Jan 2011 - Jan 2012
Head of Supply Chain Operations, Direct and Indirect Purchasing, Warehouse, Import/Export & Customs, and Kitting (Integrated Logistics Center)
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Business Process Improvement Lead
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Jun 2009 - Jan 2011
As part of the Gas Turbine Services Planning and Control (P&C) organisation:o Responsible for leading a workstream on a strategic change management programme aimed at simplifying and standardising global supply chain management processes.o Project implementation lead in East Kilbride AR&O facility
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Master Scheduler / Planner
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Oct 2008 - May 2009
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Purchasing Improvement Project Lead and MRPC - Buy
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Apr 2008 - Oct 2008
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Project Management Workstream Lead
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Oct 2007 - Apr 2008
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General Motors Canada
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Canada
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Materials Supervisor - Oshawa Car Plant 1
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Jan 2005 - Apr 2005
As a co-op intern and reporting to the Business Manager and Superintendent, managed a group of 25 unionized material handlers. Responsible for the prevention of downtime and the efficient flow of materials from docks to the production line. Facilitated communication between upper management and union employees. - Implemented the outsourcing of the East Material Mall with a team of two other supervisors. Demonstrated analytical skills while resolving complex issues involving major changes in the material strategic supply chain management process. Show less
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Education
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2015 - 2015
University of Virginia Darden School of Business
International Business Awareness Course -
2002 - 2007
The University of British Columbia
BComm (Hons), Transportation and Logistics, Marketing co-op
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