Event Details

Join us for an unmissable evening with Barry Leahey MBE — international business leader, government advisor, award-winning CEO 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