Leon Wharton

Leon Wharton has a diverse work experience spanning over two decades. Leon is currently the Global Head of Retail Media at Haypp Group, a position they started in August 2023. Before that, Leon worked at Scotch & Soda as the Global Marketing Director from November 2020 to September 2023. In this role, they were responsible for marketing, media, and advertising globally, focusing on brand equity and revenue growth. Prior to that, they were involved in media and advertising at Scotch & Soda from September 2017 to November 2020. Leon also worked as an Independent Consultant to Bain Capital for a brief period in 2017. Other notable roles include Global Marketing Manager at Bugaboo from 2015 to 2017 and Digital Marketing Manager - Europe at Staples from 2013 to 2015. Leon has extensive experience in digital marketing and has held positions at MediaCom and OMD UK, where they worked as an International Account Director, International Group Head of Digital, and Senior Digital Planner & Buyer. Their early career includes roles as an Account Manager at Jackpotjoy, Senior Sales Manager at Informa, and Marketing Assistant at G.W. Padleys Ltd.

Leon Wharton attended Newcastle University from 2000 to 2004, where they obtained a Bachelor's degree in Marketing and Management.