Our team

We're empowered by our people – an energised group of passionate practitioners dedicated to building a better world.

Lead is driven by a team of dedicated professionals, partners, associates and Lead fellows from around the world, united by a common goal – to make change happen. Together, they combine a powerful mix of backgrounds, experience and expertise in learning, development and various aspects of sustainable development.

rachel-phillips-smallRachel Phillips
Director of Learning and Programmes

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williams-johnson-smallWilliams Johnson
Chief Executive Officer

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richard-deeks-smallRichard Deeks
Director of Marketing and Communications

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caroline-spencer-smallCaroline Spencer
CDKN Partnerships and Learning Programme Manager

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monika-koncz-mackenzie-smallMonika Koncz MacKenzie
Programme Manager - Lead Europe

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sam-gillick-smallSam Gillick
Network and Knowledge Coordinator

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leo-roberts-smallLeo Roberts
Project Manager - CDKN

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adeline-dumoulin-smallAdeline Dumoulin
Project Manager

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juliane-nier-smallJuliane Nier
Programme Manager

amy-armstrong-smallAmy Armstrong
Office Manager

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edward-kellow-smallEdward Kellow
Lead Faculty

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Gillian Martin MehersGillian Martin Mehers
Lead Faculty

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Peter DanbyPeter Danby
LEAD Faculty

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Aled ThomasAled Thomas
Lead Faculty

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Pete HamillPete Hamill
Lead Faculty

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Lee ChalmersLee Chalmers
Lead Faculty

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