“Leeds has a fantastic brand, and a stabilised financial sector... Financial Leeds holds together our top class financial organisations to give them focus for the future to maintain our position as a leading financial services centre”
Iain Moffatt, Senior Office Partner, KPMG
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Meet the Team

Joanne Lake - Chairman

Joanne was appointed Chairman of Financial Leeds in September 2009.
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Joanne Lake
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Contact Details
T: 0113 243 1619
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Howard Kew - Chief Executive

Howard was appointed as chief executive of Financial Leeds in November 2008.
More info about Howard Kew > View my blog (Howard Kew) >
Howard Kew
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Contact Details
T: 0113 389 9341
E: howard.kew@financialleeds.com
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Matt Blakeley - Business Development Manager

At Financial Leeds, Matt is responsible for the recruitment of new members and works on various initiatives.
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Matt Blakeley
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Contact Details
T: 0113 389 9345
E: matt.blakeley@financialleeds.com
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Samantha Cameron-Carruthers - Marketing Manager

Samantha Cameron-Carruthers has joined the team as Marketing Manager with responsibilities for marketing, communications and event management.
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Samantha Cameron-Carruthers
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Contact Details
T: 0113 389 9343
E: sam.cameron-carruthers@financialleeds.com
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Dave Allbuary - Policy and Research Manager

Dave leads the policy and research unit at Financial Leeds having overall responsibility for the collection and dissemination of information and data for the financial and professional services sector in the Leeds city region.
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Contact Details
T: 0113 389 9346
E: dave.allbuary@financialleeds.com
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Kirsty Oliver - Marketing Assistant

Kirsty supports all of the marketing activity at Financial Leeds and in particular the website and events programme.
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Contact Details
T: 0113 389 9344
E: kirsty.oliver@financialleeds.com
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