Chrissie Leahy

Chrissie Leahy has a diverse work experience spanning over a decade. Chrissie started their career as a Lettings Negotiator at Foxtons in 2009. Chrissie then moved on to London Business Conferences in 2010, where they worked as a Marketing Manager, focusing on conference marketing and partnership negotiation.

In 2011, Leahy joined Hanson Wade as a Senior Marketing Manager, where they specialized in digital and direct B2B marketing, with a focus on niche technical markets. Chrissie later became the Marketing Director for the Oil & Gas division, where they successfully grew the division by 32%. Chrissie ultimately became the Marketing Director, managing a team of 8 and overseeing web management functions. Chrissie implemented scalable processes, overhauled reporting and incentives, and redesigned marketing collateral to modernize and improve the company's look.

Leahy's next role was at Culture Warrington in 2014, where they served as a Commercial Manager, responsible for commercial, marketing, and business planning for cultural venues. Chrissie oversaw the implementation of a new CRM and ticketing system, redesigned venue hire packages, introduced digital marketing skills to the team, and conducted paid consultancy work for the public sector.

In 2016, Leahy joined Axiell Group as the Global Marketing Manager for Axiell ALM, and gradually took on more senior roles, including Director of Marketing and Marketing Director - ALM & Group Brand Director. In their last year, they supported the CEO in developing growth strategies and took management responsibility for regional managers across different regions. Chrissie achieved significant growth and helped the company track for 12% growth, more than double the previous year.

Currently, Leahy holds the role of Chief Operating Officer at Glean since 2023, where they are responsible for overseeing operations. Prior to this, they held roles as Vice President of Sales & Marketing, Head of Sales & Marketing, and Head of Marketing, contributing to the company's growth and success.

Overall, Chrissie Leahy has a proven track record of leadership and success in marketing and operations roles, with notable achievements in driving revenue, implementing strategic initiatives, and delivering growth.

Chrissie Leahy completed their education with an Executive MBA from Quantic School of Business and Technology in 2023-2024. Chrissie also holds a BA Honors degree in English Literature from the University of York, obtained from 2006-2009. Earlier, they attended Cheadle Hulme School from 1999-2006, although their specific degree or field of study for this period is not provided. Additionally, they have obtained certifications from Pavilion's CRO School and EDUCAUSE's The Higher Ed Guide for the Corporate Community in 2023 and 2022, respectively.