Mike Leeson

Mike Leeson currently serves as a Membership Engagement Adviser at the Institute of Practitioners in Advertising (IPA) since July 2022, facilitating member engagement and promoting IPA benefits. Concurrently, Mike holds a position as a Member of the Board of Trustees for Keep Wales Tidy since September 2021 and previously served in a similar capacity at The Geraint Thomas Cycling Trust. Prior to these roles, Mike was with Golley Slater from 1994 to 2021, ultimately serving as Group Managing Director and overseeing significant growth and client acquisitions. Earlier experience includes roles at Saatchi & Saatchi and Harrison Cowley, where foundational industry training and account management skills were developed. Mike's educational background includes attendance at Northallerton Grammar from 1978 to 1981.