Leanne’s Biography

Leanne Ajadi is a Senior Tech Leader shaping strategy at one of the UK’s largest retailers, where she builds and leads high-performing tech teams driving transformational change. However, her journey did not begin in tech, but it started with a dream of becoming a journalist and a deep love for storytelling. Rooted in creativity, resilience, and purpose, she is passionate about lifting others as she climbs. Whether she is mentoring future leaders or challenging the status quo in leadership spaces where voices like hers are still underrepresented, she leads with intention and heart. Her story is proof that self-belief can reshape destiny, and she is only just getting started.

Beyond the corporate world, Leanne continues to honour her first love which is storytelling by leading the media and online broadcasting team at her church. There, she blends creativity with purpose, using digital platforms to amplify voices, build community, and share messages that uplift and inspire. For her, faith and technology are not separate worlds but powerful tools for connection and impact. Whether behind the camera or behind the scenes, she is committed to creating spaces where stories move people and where purpose meets possibility.

At home, Leanne is a proud mum to a smart, thriving toddler who keeps her grounded and inspired. She encourages his natural curiosity, nurtures his imagination, and reminds him daily that his voice matters. Just as she leads with purpose in her career, she is intentional in motherhood; creating space for him to explore, question, and grow into his own strength and power. Through him, she is reminded that legacy is not just what we build, it is who we are raising to carry it forward.