LeelaConfident VP of Operations comfortable with initiating change

Strong leadership abilities, creates efficient standards and strategies, highly adaptable

Leela is a seasoned, strategic Retail and Operations executive with exceptional experience in operations with various verticals, including retail, marketing, technology, and events and training.
Her current and past cannabis retail roles include VP of Retail, Regional Director of Store Development, and District Manager.
Over the past 2 years in the cannabis industry, Leela developed and implemented operational standards for 15 dispensaries in 8 states annualizing $100M in revenue.
- She has led the transition of mergers and acquisitions, developed the playbook for store management and openings, and led new construction management.
Leela is obsessed with creating an exceptional experience for both customers and employees and has surpassed companies such as Apple and Nordstrom in this space.
Leela has years of consistent positive performance with both top and bottom-line targets, generating monetary value within the specialty retail sector.
- She has deep experience in startups, transformations, and rapid change companies throughout her career.
Leela has experience building firm foundations through people, programs, process, and technology, then scaling stores up year after year.
- She prides herself on strong and inspirational leadership while coaching and mentoring retail management and staff.
- She is open to relocation in the U.S.

2022 Tri-State Cannabis Salary Guide