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Barry Leahey MBE is an accomplished business leader with extensive experience in the playground and education sectors. Currently serving as President of Playdale Playgrounds Ltd since February 2004, Barry oversees strategic operations and international market expansion across 51 countries. Additional roles include Non Executive Director at Cumbria Chamber of Commerce, Chairperson of the Business External Advisory Board at the University of Cumbria, and various academic positions at Lancaster University Management School. As Patron of the Lancashire Teaching Hospitals Charity - Children's Appeal, Barry supports crucial fundraising efforts. Barry's commitment to business improvement is further demonstrated through involvement with organizations like Make UK and Be the Business, alongside educational achievements that include an MBA from The University of Salford and a P.G. Dip. in Sports Science from Liverpool John Moores University.
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