🎙️ Professional Podcast Profile: Sebastien Marcq | Brand Strategy, Cross-Industry Agility & Leading with Positivity

🤝 Meet Sebastien Marcq, a marketing executive with over 20 years of experience shaping iconic brands across industries—from lifestyle giants like Vans and Volcom to global CPG players like Sambazon, and the U.S. launch of Asia’s premium tea chain, Chagee.

Sebastien is currently exploring his next leadership role, and this conversation offers a deep dive into his philosophy, track record, and the contagious energy he brings to every team. If you're hiring senior marketing talent—or know someone who is—this is the kind of candidate you’ll want to meet.

🧠 In This Episode, You'll Learn About:

• Why “defending the awesome” has become Sebastien’s personal branding mantra
• His impact at SAMBAZON, where he drove 60% brand growth and tripled awareness
• Launching House of Vans London, a cultural powerhouse under Waterloo Station
• How he helped introduce Chagee, a 6,000-store tea chain, to the U.S. market from the ground up
• The power of organizational alignment, OGSTM frameworks, and customer-driven strategy
• Why cross-industry agility is a competitive advantage, not a red flag
• How his life as a former pro snowboarder and single dad has shaped his leadership style

💬 Notable Quotes:

"I strive in organizations who are aligned behind a strategy where a leader empowers its employees to take action and to learn."

"Marketing is everything you do to help attract and retain more good customers."

"Progress beats perfection. Momentum matters more than a perfect launch."

🌍 Sebastien's Superpowers:

• Business acumen (HEC Paris MBA)
• Global brand expansion & repositioning
• High-impact storytelling & omnichannel execution
• Positivity that powers team culture
• Strategic frameworks that drive real growth

🎯 Looking to Hire?

Sebastien is based in Southern California, open to hybrid roles, and ready to pour his expertise, heart, and hustle into a brand that wants to shape culture and scale with meaning. Let’s help him land somewhere amazing.

🔗 Connect with Sebastien on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sebastienmarcq 📣

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