Leland Maschmeyer

Leland Maschmeyer is a highly accomplished co-founder and creative leader with extensive experience in design, branding, and innovation. As co-founder of COLLINS, a recognized business transformation and design firm, Leland has contributed to significant client engagements with brands such as Nike, Airbnb, and Coca-Cola, while receiving numerous accolades including "Design Firm of the Year" by AdAge multiple times. In addition to COLLINS, Leland co-founded Sway, focused on sustainable materials, and serves as managing partner at Kelmhurst Capital, which invests in early-stage tech. Previously, Leland held pivotal roles at Chobani, where contributions helped escalate the company's valuation substantially, as well as roles at River, McKinney, and as a professor at the School of Visual Arts. Leland Maschmeyer holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and has been recognized for excellence in design and innovation throughout a distinguished career.