Hello – my name is Leigh. For over 20 years, I have built a track record for impact-driven strategic marketing communications leadership with a passion for “Building Influential Brands To Influence The World”.
About Me
Hi, I’m Leigh! I have built a track record with over 20 years as an impact-focused global Communications and Public Affairs leader with a passion for building influential brands that influence the world.
This passion began early in college when I discovered the classical study of rhetoric. Since then, the study of how effective communications (whether a word, picture, idea or action) can persuade an audience (whether individuals, groups or even nations) towards a particular response continues to fascinate me to this day. It’s been my lifelong pursuit to study what I call, “the art and science of Influence” (in all its fair and foul forms!).
I am currently the Asia-Pacific Director of Communications at Stripe. As part of the regional leadership team, I am building and leading the Stripe communications function to shape the company’s narrative and reputation across Asia Pacific. My responsibilities include corporate, product, B2B, internal and policy communications across multiple countries and market maturity.
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Last Week Tonight: Sponsored Content
It’s been wryly observed that people are tuning in more to comedy shows for news. Well, John Oliver’s Last Week Tonight is a great example and this segment on “Sponsored Content” is especially pertinent for us communications and media professionals (Video NSFW – language). Let’s call Sponsored Content what it truly is: monetizing one’s integrity … Continue reading Last Week Tonight: Sponsored Content
First Impressions From Our First Mentoring Session
I recently volunteered as a mentor with the Halogen Foundation and was inspired by these two amazing young people I met!
Endorsements
I’ve been fortunate to have worked with amazing people. Some of them have very kind things to say about me.
Leigh will be a valuable asset to any organisation because he is able to clearly identify and implement the overall strategic objectives that are required. He also has good leadership skills and is passionate in ensuring that the team is aligned with the same vision. He has consistently demonstrated his ability as a well-rounded professional who easily adapts to new ideas and challenges. In short, he will make a positive contribution to the company he works in!
Ng Siew Yen – Communications Production Services Advisor, Shell
Working with Leigh has been an exceptionally rewarding experience over the past 2 years — he embraces difficult, ambiguous situations with positivity, pragmatism, and sound commercial judgement. There have been countless instances where I have been impressed with Leigh’s ability to quickly provide high quality, thoughtful communications / PR advice in a wide array of circumstances. He is a strong collaborator (internally and externally), manager, and leader, and was the catalyst behind Uber’s vastly improving its brand and story in South-East Asia over recent years.
Jonathan Wong – Head of Ridesharing (Singapore & Malaysia), Uber
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