Top businesswoman signs with speaker agency

Champions Speakers, which is part of Champions (UK) plc, has added a businesswoman, who has worked with the likes of Steven Bartlett and Gary Neville, to its roster of keynote speakers.

Katy Leeson rose to become managing director of Bartlett’s Social Chain enterprise and was responsible for scaling the business from 30 to more than 750 employees, across 24 offices worldwide.

She later became chief executive of Relentless Media, Gary Neville’s media company, where she led the media team at Salford City FC and launched the club’s social channels.

She also drove the marketing strategy for Stick to Football, and helped launch The Overlap, which is now one of YouTube’s leading UK sports shows.

Jack Hayes, director of Champions Speakers, said: “We’re delighted to welcome Katy into the family at Champions Speakers.

“She’s already one of the country’s best and most inspirational speakers and we’re looking forward to supporting her in this exciting new stage of her life and career.”