Leigh is fascinated by the power of language and how we communicate as human beings. She is committed to making things easy to understand, so the widest possible group of people know what is happening and what they need to do. Complexity can confuse users and compromise organisations. By keeping things as simple as possible, everyone has the best chance of success.
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Leigh started her career in journalism, including eight years at BBC News. Switching to content design 15 years ago, she brought transferable skills and digital expertise to a design discipline that has grown in worth and importance year-on-year. Leigh has worked across the public and private sector, at organisations including NHS Digital, the Department for Education, Nationwide Building Society, InterContinental Hotels Group and British Airways.
Outside of work, Leigh is a qualified netball coach and still makes occasional on-court appearances after 30 years of playing the sport. She’s intrigued by psychology and co-parents a rescue greyhound called Jeff.
