Hugh Leslie

Hugh Leslie is an accomplished IT professional with extensive experience in software development and IT management. Currently serving as IT Director at SYNETIQ Limited since 2021, Hugh leads a specialized team across various IT functions, supporting over 800 internal users and 55,000 external users while managing a multi-million budget. Prior to this role, Hugh was Head of Software Development at SYNETIQ Limited from 2019 to 2021, where leadership included advocating for Agile and DevOps methodologies. Hugh's career progression includes significant roles at D.H. Systems Consultancy Limited as Senior Software Development Manager and Head of Special Projects, along with foundational positions at MERCANTILE EQUITY LIMITED and Amicus Outsourcing. Hugh holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Computing for Business from Northumbria University.