KAI CHRISTINE LESAGE, PH.D.

Dr. Lesage is an Assistant Professor of Marketing at DeGroote School of Business at McMaster University, Canada. 

Dr. Lesage's research interests lie at the intersection of sustainability, marketing, and innovation. Her research examines how firms and stakeholders — from executives and policymakers to consumers — navigate decisions surrounding green innovation and sustainability. Driven by a commitment to advancing environmental protection, improving business practices, and promoting societal well-being, Dr. Lesage aims to provide actionable insights for marketers, policymakers, and other decision-makers. 

Dr. Lesage brings a wealth of industry experience to her research. She has over a decade of leadership in marketing management within the consumer packaged goods industry in North America. In her previous roles, she spearheaded innovation programs, led new product development initiatives, and managed global commercialization efforts with profit-and-loss responsibilities. 

Education:

Ph.D. in Business Administration, Marketing - Grenoble Ecole de Management, France

Doctorat en Sciences de Gestion -  Université Savoie Mont Blanc, France

MBA - University of Texas at San Antonio, USA

BBA in Information Systems - University of Texas at San Antonio, USA