Sep 15, 2021
Aspirant, a global management and technology consulting firm, announced the hiring of Tom Leeker as its Chief Client Officer (CCO). Leeker is an award-winning executive within the CPG industry, having spent the previous eight years as GlaxoSmithKline’s (GSK) Vice President for the Walmart and Sam’s Club business.
In this role, he will serve as a trusted advisor to Aspirant
clients as well as provide capabilities for companies in the
market. Leeker will also be a key member of the executive
leadership team, reporting to Aspirant CEO Mike McClaine.
“Client focus is the core of our success at Aspirant, which is why
I’m so excited for Tom to join us. His proven ability to cultivate
lasting customer relationships will align perfectly with our
organization,” said Mike McClaine. “While working together at GSK,
I saw firsthand the effectiveness of Tom’s transparent and
empowering leadership. I look forward to him reinforcing Aspirant’s
high-performing culture with both internal and client teams.”
Tom Leeker added, “Aspirant’s innovative approach to consulting
is resonating with the market, as proven by the company’s
exponential growth. Having used consultants throughout my career,
the solutions aren’t always apparent, while Aspirant provides clear
differentiation through their integrated expertise, lean delivery
teams, and unique tools like the virtual, AI-based Digital Discovery®. Combine this with a culture
built on core values, and the result is a company that I am excited
to join!”
In his prior GSK Vice President position, Leeker doubled the
business portfolio and earned his team recognition with Supplier of
the Year Awards for Omni Channel Excellence and Outstanding
Customer Focus. Additional roles included Vice President of
Corporate Development and Director of Sales for the CVS business.
Leeker also led teams through multiple prescription (Rx) to
over-the-counter (OTC) switches as well as various mergers &
acquisitions, joint ventures, and reorganizations.
Aspirant hiring Leeker is a continuation of the company’s evolution
and expansion of capabilities to meet market needs. Earlier this
year, the organization announced the integration of Newton Talent and
acquired TASE Labs, both of which are now
operating as new practices within the company.”