Event Director, Producer and Project Manager (Senior Level)
Specialising in Global In-Person, Hybrid and Digital Live Events
Expertise and specialised services:
Event Consultancy - offering advice and expertise across every stage pf event planning and delivery
Full-Service Event Management - Overseeing all aspects from initial concept throigh to delivery
Strategic Planning - Aligning event objectives with wider business goals
Budget Management - Commercially minded forecasting, cost control and financial oversight
Contract & Supplier Management – Leading negotiations and agreements to secure best value and service.
Event Branding & Marketing - Delivering creative campaigns, brand activations and integrated digital content
Creative Thinking - Shaping concepts and creative problem solving tailored to each event
Stakeholder & Client Relations - Experienced in managing relationships at all levels, including senior leadership and board members.
Operational Planning & Logistics - Detail-focussed planning with smooth and efficient execution
Premium Guest Experience - Curating tailored, high-touch experiences for VIPs and key stakeholders
Talent Booking & Management - Sourcing and handling speakers, performers and key contributors
Travel & Accommodation - Managing corporate travel logistics for teams, guests and talent.
Delegate Management - Overseeing ticketing, registration systems and guest communications.
Global Onsite Delivery - Trusted support and leadership on site, both in the UK and abroad
Portfolio Highlights
Asahi Super Dry, Rugby World Cup 2023
BBC Studios Showcase
International launch ‘Jamie Cooks Italy’
BBC - Party at the Palace, Queen’s Jubilee
Content London
X Factor Live Final VIP Experience
Fremantle Rebrand, MIPCOM
Outside the Box Annual Conference
Hans Zimmer - Hollywood Rebel, MIPCOM
Content LA
Fremantle at Edinburgh
Taboo Premiere & VIP Party
Other Key Projects
Here’s what people I’ve worked with say about me
“Leanne is a force of nature. She is committed to getting the job done, quickly and effectively, and is always a pleasure to work with
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“A complete superstar. Thank you for all your heroics and brilliance”
“Leanne has over delivered on every project. Great to work with and on budget. An efficient and proactive team member. We 100% recommend”
“I have worked with Leanne as both a colleague and client over the last 20 years and she is an absolute joy to work with. Her attention to detail on every project, innovative thinking and people skills are excellent. I can’t recommend Leanne highly enough
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“Leanne has worked on ETV’s annual event ‘Outside the Box’ since 2020 to date. Pivoting to virtual events in the pandemic had the potential to be extremely stressful but Leanne’s extensive events experience, calm and can-do approach, and amazing organisational skills meant we delivered not one but two fantastic events in the space of 6 months. Leanne is a joy to work with - super efficient, solutions-driven and incredibly personable, I can’t recommend her highly enough.”
“Leanne is a very experienced freelance event professional, no challenge too big to realise stakeholder event ambitions to the budget available. Extensive industry knowledge and International experience in both production and virtual event spaces. A keen creative, strong influencer and negotiator.”
“Leanne’s experience, professionalism, tenacity and commitment mean everything. She is my number one ‘go-to’ event professional”
“Leanne was an absolute star - she led the production with no drama and no stress. Our 2019 event was consistently rated by attendees as one of the friendliest conferences they’d ever been to - and Leanne helped make it so”
“Leanne is undoubtedly one of the most talented and respected events professionals I have had the pleasure to work with. Her commitment to the detail is what makes her stand out as an event expert in an ever changing and fierce industry”
“Leanne’s confidence, experience and ability to work under pressure ensured we were able to hit the event production deadlines without issue throughout Content London. A real pleasure to work with”
“Leanne recently delivered the outreach for the 2019 Rose d’Or Awards, bringing in the highest number of entries in the event’s 58 year history!”
“Leanne is brilliant to work with. Enthusiasm in spades, always can-do, approachable, helpful and fun. Anyone looking for a wise and resourceful pair of hands to look after their event, I’d recommend Leanne for sure”
“Leanne has exceptional grit and determination - she worked her way up to Head of Department and was a well-respected asset to the team, plus a great joy to be around!”
“It is such a treat to work with someone so well organised and good at her job. From pre to post production, Leanne is always on top of everything!”