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Leanne Mair is the CEO and Founder of Benefactum Consulting, a management consultancy company specialising in helping financial services companies take action in their commitments to gender and racial equity. Before launching her own company, she worked in asset management for over 14 years before moving into strategic management consultancy, focusing on increasing the retention of women in the workplace.

In recognition of her work, Leanne was named a LinkedIn Top Voice for Gender Equity 2023. Leveraging her expertise and experience, Leanne helps companies identify and navigate critical challenges and create meaningful impact by changing their governance, thus improving their culture.

Leanne is also the bestselling author of Closing the Gap - How to Include Black Women in Any Gender Equity Strategy.  She has been featured in Stylist, Forbes, Business Insider, ESG Clarity, Investment Week to contribute her views on gender equity, organisational transformation and DEI.