Awards July 26, 2023
Top 40 Distributors 2023: No. 39 Leader Promotions Inc.
Counselor’s exclusive ranking of the distributors with the most revenue in the promo products market.
Leader Promotions Inc.
(asi/287087)
Company Snapshot
Revenue figures are in $millions
Previous Rank: NR
2022 Revenue: $50.0
2021 Revenue: $48.8
Year-Over-Year Difference: 2.6%
2020 Revenue: $52.5
2019 Revenue: $37.5
Top Company Officer: Stephanie Leader, CEO/Founder
Year Founded: 1995
Headquarters: Columbus, OH
Financials Certified By: Joseph L Rezabek, CFO
The Columbus, OH-based distributor makes the list for the first time, thanks to a five-year growth rate of 68% and a profit margin of 36%. The company, which also operates offices in Chicago, New York and Toronto, is certified woman-owned and provides a slew of services, including e-commerce, design services, overseas sourcing and kitting & fulfillment. CEO Stephanie Leader, who founded the company in 1995 out of college, cites sustainability as a long-term goal – the firm is currently in the process of pursuing a B Corp certification. The company has done work for a wide range of major clients, including Chase, Sephora, PUMA, Princess Cruises, Honda and NASA.