Laurence Lewin
Laurence Lewin | |
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| Born | Template:Birth date England |
| Died | November 12, 2008 (aged 64) |
| Occupation(s) | Entrepreneur, accountant, computer programmer |
| Known for | Co-founder of La Senza |
Laurence Lewin (20 May 1944 – 12 November 2008) was a Canadian entrepreneur, accountant, and computer programmer originally from England, widely recognized as a co-founder of the lingerie brand La Senza.
In 1990, during his tenure at clothing retailer Suzy Shier, Lewin helped establish La Senza, which grew to operate more than 700 stores globally. In April 2006, the company became involved in a public controversy over alleged design copying with Victoria's Secret, an issue Lewin publicly addressed through an official statement.
On 12 October 2006, the lingerie company Victoria's Secret purchased La Senza for $710 million CAD. Following this acquisition, Lewin continued to serve as president and chief operating officer.
Lewin relocated from the United Kingdom to Canada in the 1970s, choosing to reside in Montreal. Additionally, he participated as an investor on the initial two seasons of the Canadian television series Dragons' Den.