About this event
Join us for an unmissable evening with Barry Leahey MBE — international business leader, government advisor, award-winning President of Playdale Playgrounds, Entrepreneur in Residence at Lancaster University Management School, and one of the UK’s most influential manufacturing and export voices.
Barry has:
- Grown global sales by 300% and taken Playdale to 51 countries
- Been named Export Leader of the Year 2024 and recognised in The Northern Leaders List
- Advised the UK Government at the G7 and House of Lords
- Spoken for Facebook, Sage, Autodesk, and featured on the BBC, Times, and Telegraph
From navigating global markets to driving cultural transformation, Barry has a proven record of turning challenges into growth — whether during economic crises, COVID-19, or in competitive international landscapes.
Expect:
- Insider strategies for leading with impact in uncertain times
- Stories and lessons from boardrooms to factory floors
- Practical advice on leadership, innovation, and growth you can apply straight away
Who should attend:
Business leaders, aspiring entrepreneurs, managers, students, and anyone who wants to learn what it really takes to thrive in today’s fast-changing world.
Registration: 5.15pm - 5.55pm
Fireside Chat with Q&A: 6.00pm - 7.30pm
