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David Lemley

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President + Head of Brand Strategy at Voodoo Brands
📍 Seattle, Washington, United States

David Lemley is the President and Head of Brand Strategy at Voodoo Brands, a CPG consulting firm. With a background from the University of Washington, he specializes in brand and commercial strategy, contributing to multiple successful brand exits. Colleagues describe him as a pioneer, a mastermind, and highly insightful.

His expertise lies in crafting brand ecosystems for "better-for-you" products, restoring growth to declining brands, and accelerating established ones. He has a history of leading global repositioning projects for major companies like Pepsico and P&G during his time at Hornall Anderson and LPK.

Unique fact: He authored the book "Beloved & Dominant Brands, " which outlines his methodology for helping brands achieve category prominence.

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Experience
35 Years
Current Role
President + Head of Brand Strategy
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States
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CPG Brand Strategy
He leads a CPG-focused consulting firm and has a long track record of building, repositioning, and accelerating growth for consumer brands like Essentia Water and KIND.
Brand Storytelling
Emphasizes creating authentic, coherent brand narratives that build a strong emotional connection with consumers and drive market leadership.
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Career

Work history

6-2011
President + Head of Brand Strategy
Voodoo Brands
12-2010 - 4-2011
Design Director
Hornall Anderson
2010 - 2010
Creative Director
LPK
5-1990 - 12-2009
President, Creative Director, Student of Culture
Lemley Design Company
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David Lemley at Voodoo Brands: Branding Expertise & Insights. Featured in Voodoo Brands
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Education
2002 - 2003
Certificate
University of Washington
1983 - 1985
AA
The Art Institutes
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