Leanne is Director of Data Science at the Financial Times and is a passionate data leader with experience building and developing empowered data science and analytics teams in a variety of businesses. Leanne is in her element when developing and implementing strategic, technical and cultural solutions to getting machine learning and data science into the operational ecosystem. She is an active part of the data and technology community, sharing innovation and insights to encourage best practice, from Manchester, UK to Austin, TX. Outside of all things data you can ask Leanne about her golf swing (it’s not good - yet), her passion for American Football (specifically the Cincinnati Bengals), her latest sewing project, or her love for good music, food and whisky.