Podcast Profile: Looking for a Marketing Leader with Range, Resilience, and Results? Meet Sebastien Marcq

💬 “I strive in organizations that are aligned behind a strategy where a leader empowers its employees to take action and to learn.” – Sebastien Marcq

That quote came early in my conversation with Seb on The Underswell podcast—and it says so much about who he is as a marketing leader. Seb isn't just looking for his next job—he’s looking for the right team, the next great mission to rally around, and a culture where bold ideas and real execution go hand-in-hand.

And frankly? He’s ready.

Sebastien brings over 20 years of experience building and scaling consumer brands across industries—from lifestyle and action sports to wellness, food and beverage, and even clinical genomics. His career has taken him from pro snowboarding in the French Alps to global campaigns for companies like Vans, Volcom, Sanbazon, and most recently, the U.S. launch of Chagee—a premium tea chain with over 6,000 stores across Asia.

Here’s a quick highlight reel:

• 🏁 Helped build and launch House of Vans London, a cultural hub that brought together music, art, and action sports under one brand promise

• 📈 Helped drive 60% brand growth at SAMBAZON as VP of Integrated Marketing, modernizing identity and partnering with the WSL

• 🌱 Part of the team that introduced Chagee to the U.S., shaping everything from brand story to digital presence and in-store experience

• 🎓 HEC Paris MBA, bringing business rigor to his creative instincts

• 💪 Personal resilience: former pro athlete, single dad, and the kind of teammate who shows up—every time

What stood out most in our conversation wasn’t just the logos or campaigns—it was Sebastien's clarity of thought, emotional intelligence, and relentless positivity. He’s the kind of leader who brings energy to a room, lifts the team, and helps translate vision into action.

If you’re a hiring exec, talent leader, or founder building your next marketing dream team—this is someone you want to know.

🎧 Listen to the full episode here:

• Spotify - http://bit.ly/44dkehh
• Apple - http://bit.ly/4nBn9bg 
• YouTube - http://bit.ly/3Ir7UBh

📩 And if you’re interested in connecting with Seb directly, find him on LinkedIn

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