Richard Leeming

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About Richard Leeming

If I were a thing I'd be a Swiss Army Knife: I'm creative, adaptable and a lateral thinker (and sharp, obv). My experience means I've got a wide range of tools which can help you work out how to use digital technologies to meed the needs of your various audiences. I embrace technical and editorial innovation, interpreting new digital platforms & products to help organisations understand and exploit a changing landscape. The themes that draw my varied career together are communicating with people, understanding their needs and thinking creatively about how to meet them. That's been manifested in roles as varied as journalism, digital production, business development/relationship management and policy/strategic advice. I'm Head of Data Projects at The Audience Agency, and a councillor on Southwark Council representing Dulwich Village ward. My skills include: Implementing and innovating with data and emerging digital technologies Translating between technologists and people who need to use technology Developing data, content and digital strategies so organisations can properly communicate with their audiences Building and managing partnerships for the benefits of all partners Public speaking, presenting, moderating and training