Director of Data Science & AI at the Financial Times, Leanne is a passionate, experienced data leader developing empowered data science and analytics teams for a variety of organisations over the last 15 years.

Leanne is in her element when developing and implementing strategic, technical and cultural solutions to getting data & AI capabilities into the operational ecosystem.

She is an active part of the data and technology community, sharing innovation and insights to encourage best practice, and holds Advisory and Board roles for various postgraduate programmes.

Outside of all things data, you can generally find Leanne chasing after her toddler and/or her 3-legged dog, enjoying the latest sci-fi & fantasy books, and engaging in her latest crafting project.