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Leonardo Lawson is an internationally recognized leader in fashion, brand strategy, management consulting, structural organization, and talent management. A dynamic entrepreneur, Leonardo’s expertise spans fashion, entertainment, technology, and education. His many roles include CEO, Producer, Educator, Trustee, Board Member, Artist, Creative Director, and Humanitarian.

Currently, Leonardo serves as the CEO of VFILES and FIFA 1904, where he bridges fashion, music, sports, and culture. He also serves as a Senior Advisor to the unicorn fashion tech brand Cider. Previously, he held prominent leadership roles such as President of YZY Gap (the partnership between Ye fka Kanye West and Gap), YZY Gap Engineered by Balenciaga, Gap Special Projects, CEO of The Vampire’s Wife, CEO of TRE by Natalie Ratabesi, and Head of Partnerships at Onward Kashiyama.

As the founder of BOND Creative MGMT, Leonardo has redefined businesses, developed strategic frameworks, and built high-performing teams across the U.S., Europe, and Asia. With offices in New York and Los Angeles, BOND represents groundbreaking talent in creative, digital, strategic, and executive leadership roles. The company partners with some of the world’s most influential brands, including Airbnb, Alexander Wang, Amazon, Apple, Chanel, The Estee Lauder Companies, Gucci, Google, LVMH, Nike, Polo Ralph Lauren, Roblox and Starbucks.

Beyond business, Leonardo is a Trustee of Otis College of Art and Design in Los Angeles, supporting the Fashion School and the Black Creatives Institute. He founded the BOND Creative Advancement Project (BCAP) to provide scholarships, mentorship, and internship opportunities for underrepresented students pursuing creative careers, ensuring they are prepared for success.

Leonardo created BOND Motion Pictures, a film production company dedicated to amplifying underrepresented narratives. As an Executive Producer, he supports a diverse portfolio of narrative films, television projects, and documentaries, offering financial backing and hands-on expertise.

Having lived and worked across Europe, the United States, and Asia, Leonardo is celebrated as a global talent spotter and trend forecaster. His ability to understand company cultures, connect with talent at all levels, and dissect the intricacies of brand building has made him a trusted advisor to industry leaders. Through his vast experience and global perspective, Leonardo continues to drive innovation and shape the future of fashion, entertainment, and creative industries.

leo@bondcreativemgmt.com
IG: @leonardoslawson

Meghan Kelly is the CEO of BOND Creative MGMT, steering the firm's executive search and management consulting practices of Organizational structure, Compensation benchmarking, strategic planning, market analysis , and change management across the dynamic landscapes of consumer, retail, fashion, and lifestyle industries. Her extensive leadership experience, including working at the executive level in-house and leading a boutique executive search firm early in her career, equips her with a broad and nuanced expertise that directly benefits BOND's diverse clientele.

Meghan's 20-plus-year career has seen her excel in pivotal roles, including Senior Vice President and head of Global Talent Acquisition at Gap Inc., Chief People Officer at Lucky Brand, and senior executive roles at Kate Spade / Fifth & Pacific Companies and Williams-Sonoma. These roles have refined her acumen in high-level brand and talent strategy, positioning her as an industry leader in executive search and strategic consulting.

Meghan leads an innovative approach to executive search and management consulting in the consumer, retail, fashion, and lifestyle sectors, creating a future where businesses and talent find their perfect match.

meghan@bondcreativemgmt.com

Devin is the President of BOND Creative MGMT. He partners with leading brands, start-ups, creative agencies and design firms to build world class teams. Devin works with senior global executives as well as the ​world’s elite new stars. With an expertise in digital​, ​design​,​ strategy, social media and content, he has built and managed talent strategies for brands and agencies that lead their industries and define global culture.

Devin’s clients include Airbnb, Amazon, ​Apple, ​Aritzia, Aruliden, Beats by Dr Dre, Casper, Chanel, Chobani, Creech, Cometeer, Estée Lauder Cos., Evereden, Exposure, General Idea, Google, Jones Knowles Ritchie, Look Studios, MAIA, Media Arts Lab, Mythology, Our Place, Pivotal Ventures, Redscout, RoAndCo, Samsung, Standard Black, Sephora, Siegel+Gale,​ Sterling Brands, Simon Properties, ​Tiffany & Co. and Westfield.

Prior to BOND, Devin was a senior recruiter with the global executive search firm Janou Pakter Inc​ where he led the firm's design and digital search practices. In this role, Devin honed his ability to discern creative talent and gained tremendous exposure to the global marketplace.

Devin holds a BA from New York University, where he focused on anthropological studies​ and art history​. ​Devin is an art and music enthusiast who travels the world discovering new talent.

devin@bondcreativemgmt.com
IG: @devinswheeler

Drew is a creative management consultant who specializes in executive search and strategic consulting for fashion, retail, hospitality, consumer tech, design & innovation.

As Vice President at BOND Creative MGMT, Drew's expertise is in building inclusive teams and developing omnichannel strategies with an emphasis in brand creative, digital product, architecture, experiential, and e-commerce.

His clients have included Abercrombie & Fitch, Airbnb, Apple, artnet, Baron & Baron, Calvin Klein, Chandelier Creative, CVS Health, David Yurman, Estée Lauder Cos., Ethena, Google, Grailed, FIGS, James Perse, King & Partners, LVMH, Moda Operandi, Our Place, Peter Marino Architect, Pivotal Ventures, PUBLIC Hotels, Ralph Lauren, RoAndCo Studio, Sephora, Shiseido, Tapestry, The Charles, The Vampire's Wife, Tiffany & Co., Tomorrow Agency, Violet Grey.

Drew began his career as an entrepreneur, artist and curator following graduation from NYU where he studied art history and business.

With a strong knowledge of design, technology, business, fashion & culture, Drew partners with global creative and executive leaders to produce creative solutions that achieve client goals.

drew@bondcreativemgmt.com
IG: @againstthelaw

Catherine is Vice President at BOND Creative MGMT, specializing in executive search and consulting across the retail, fashion, consumer and lifestyle industries. She is a strategic, results-driven partner to top and emerging brands, passionate about aligning talent, opportunity and business results.

With 15+ years’ experience leading global hiring through times of significant business growth and transformation, Catherine brings deep marketplace and talent landscape expertise. She has worked in-house and agency-side with a diverse portfolio of brands ranging from established luxury houses, matrixed multi-billion-dollar public companies, to disruptive startups. Her brand and client experience includes Burberry, Gap Inc. (Gap Brand, Old Navy, Banana Republic, Athleta), Goodby Silverstein & Partners, Google, Haagen-Dazs, SparkPR, Sony PlayStation and Waze.

Catherine has a keen eye for identifying exceptional talent and deep understanding of the critical skills and experience required to excel in today's dynamic marketplace, demonstrated by her proven track record of placing top-tier talent in key leadership roles across industry and business functions – Creative Design, Digital/eCommerce, Communications/HR, Marketing, Merchandising/GM and Product Development.

Catherine began her career in PR where she cultivated a deep storytelling and communications skill set. She received her BA from Bucknell University where she studied anthropology.

She is a health and wellness enthusiast who teaches Pilates in her (limited) free time.

catherine@bondcreativemgmt.com

Mario is the Head of Research at BOND Creative MGMT. Mario leads the talent sourcing and research practice, with expertise in attracting and sourcing top-tier talent and building innovative teams within creatively-driven organizations. As an integral member of the executive search team, he is experienced working across a range of disciplines including design, marketing, digital, strategy, client services, project management, content and production. Mario has worked to build teams within leading creative agencies, brands and start-ups including Apple, Calvin Klein, Chandelier Creative, Chobani, General Idea, Google, King & Partners, Our Place, Pivotal Ventures, Shiseido, Tory Burch and Wolff Olins, among others.

Mario holds a BA in Culture & Media Studies from The New School University, where he received a foundational education in media, communications, art and cultural studies. Through his professional and personal experience, Mario has developed a strong network within the design, advertising, tech, retail, e-commerce, fashion, beauty and CPG industries. He has proven experience securing the best and brightest talent in the market, and he enjoys finding the perfect match for both clients and candidates.

mario@bondcreativemgmt.com

Miguel Huertas, the Director of Talent and DE&I at BOND Creative MGMT, is a seasoned professional known for sourcing exceptional creative talent for top global companies. With a wide variety of experiences spanning marketing, operations, finance, public relations, and design in the creative and fashion sectors, Miguel's expertise lies in melding the worlds of fashion and business.

His career includes impactful roles at Complex Networks, Sneakersnstuff, Sandrine Charles Consulting, and Gap Inc, particularly in the YZY GAP partnership and special collaborations team. An alumnus of New York University's Stern School of Business, Miguel holds a BS in Finance, Management, and Luxury Marketing.

Beyond his professional pursuits, Miguel is deeply committed to philanthropy and the empowerment of the next generation of Black and Brown creators. He actively engages in mentorship and internship facilitation through BCAP and spearheads collaborations with esteemed institutions like Otis College of Art and Design, and Inner City Arts, cementing his role as a catalyst for fostering diverse creative talent.

miguel@bondcreativemgmt.com

J'Nara Corbin has been a member of the BOND Creative MGMT team for over a decade. Dedicated to supporting her team members in multiple roles over the years with the sole purpose of celebrating creatives all while creating an inviting yet energizing space for individuals to thrive peacefully and productively. She has contributed to the launch of the clothing brand TRE by Natalie Ratabesi, and the cruelty-free luxury footwear design house Vetir Vert.

BOND has in turn supported J'Nara in her individual career endeavors outside of the organization; as a Red Carpet & Celebrity Interviewer for BET.com; workshopping with NBC Universal for On-Camera Host; and at one time a Live On-Air Radio Co-Host on New Yorks #1 Talk Radio Station WWRL-1600. Rounding out her ever evolving resume, she is a published author of Op-Ed essays, poetry and short stories.

As a Hampton University (HBCU) Alumna, working for this Black Owned management consulting and executive search firm is paramount to J'Nara and she believes it essential to promoting diversity as well as solidifying the advancement of people of color in creative spaces. As a NYU Film student having studied screenwriting and cinematography, working for a company that also houses BOND Creative Motion Pictures under its umbrella is nothing short of serendipitous.

jnara@bondcreativemgmt.com

Tyler serves as the Executive Assistant to BOND's CEO, Meghan Kelly, working closely with both Meghan and BOND's Executive Consultants in California and New York. Tyler manages BOND's day-to-day operations and project-manages services for our consultancy clients.

With a background in client management and copywriting, Tyler excels at fostering meaningful relationships and creative world-building. Prior to joining BOND, she was a freelance Style and Culture writer for publications including Essence, Byrdie, and 1Granary.

Tyler graduated magna cum laude with a Master of Arts from The New School at Parsons School of Design, focusing her research on fashion journalism and museum curation. Before graduating, she made her curatorial debut in partnership with La Fondazione Ferragamo in Paris, providing a critical analysis of the fashion maison's contemporary transitions under Creative Director Maximilian Davis. She subsequently presented her Master's Thesis on Afrofuturist World Making in Contemporary Jewelry Design.

tyler@bondcreativemgmt.com