Nick Leeder

Nicholas Leeder is a seasoned expert in advanced manufacturing and digital transformation, currently serving as a Recognised Expert and member of the Advanced Manufacturing Platform at the World Economic Forum since July 2020. As the owner of Nick Leeder & Co, Leeder advises senior executives on effective digital transformation strategies. In March 2018, Leeder founded i42R, focusing on practical implementations of Industrie 4.0. Leeder has held various significant roles, including interim Chief Revenue Officer at Konektio and Vice President at PTC, where a transition from product-focused to solution-oriented business models was spearheaded. With a history of leadership at SKF Group, Redeel Limited, Accenture, and Dyson, Leeder brings extensive experience in managing complex projects and driving innovation in the manufacturing sector. Leeder earned a BEng in Product Design and Manufacture from Loughborough University.