Leanne Bird personal email
- Valid
As Operations Director & Community Manager in a leading London-based agency, I work with a talented team of specialists within our commerce capabilities division, focusing on optimising digital commerce operations and fostering a vibrant, connected EMEA community. With 13 years in advertising and 24 years of total work experience across design, project management, client engagement, and strategic operations, I bring a robust background in brand, customer, and more recently, commerce experience—specialising in strategic planning, operational efficiency, and digital transformation.In my current role within commerce experience, I lead the day-to-day operations and communications across the EMEA region, develop user-centric SharePoint resources, and partner with global teams to align on strategy and drive impactful digital transformation initiatives. My expertise in brand and customer experience, combined with a client-focused approach to project management, strengthens my commitment to continuous improvement and community engagement. This ensure that our teams are empowered and aligned to meet today’s complex commerce demands.I have recently completed my MBA dissertation on a people-first approach to AI integration in the digital era, and I am currently exploring driving impactful opportunities in business transformation.
-
Operations Director, Global CommerceVml Commerce Sep 2023 - PresentLondon, England, United KingdomIn my role as Director, Operations and Community Engagement, I drive Operational Excellence by streamlining processes, coordinating resources, and aligning teams across regions to ensure smooth digital commerce operations. Through Digital Transformation, I enhance capabilities and build scalable systems that empower our teams. My focus on Community Engagement fosters a cohesive and collaborative environment within the EMEA region, while Strategic planning allows me to align regional objectives with our global vision. Leveraging my expertise in Client engagement and Program Management, I work closely with internal teams to support end-to-end commerce initiatives that respond to today’s dynamic market demands. -
Global Program DirectorVmly&R Commerce Sep 2022 - Aug 2023London Area, United KingdomProgram Director at VYC
-
Global Group DirectorVmly&R Jan 2022 - Aug 2022London, England, United KingdomIntegrated global project coordination and effectiveness -
Business Unit Director And Tribe LeaderVmly&R South Africa Aug 2016 - Feb 2022Johannesburg Area, South AfricaLeanne leads and manages internal teams to work collaboratively with clients, partner agencies, and suppliers to create integrated functional effectiveness across core agency services.
-
Client Service DirectorBase 2 Agency Mar 2014 - Jul 2016BryanstonAs the CSD, Leanne worked with a range of partner agencies (ATL, PR & Events, CRM & Lead Management and Experiential) on the Jaguar Land Rover and Virgin Atlantic Airways business’ to develop globally lead advertising campaigns. This included developing the project objectives and communication plans for rollout into SA & SSA. She worked very closely with her clients to understand their local business in order to generate locally relevant customer experiences, which often involved travelling throughout Sub-Saharan Africa. She also managed the ABSA business, working with internal, other agency divisions, as well as all third party suppliers for the timeous development, implementation and completion of all ABSA Wealth and Investment Management, and Corporate Investment Management, and Digital Channel projects. -
Project Director, Shopper MarketingYoung & Rubicam Apr 2011 - Feb 2014Bryanston, JohannesburgLeanne started her career in advertising in 2011, as Project Director for what’s know today as ‘Labstore.' Managing the ‘Shopper Marketing’ division she ensured the rollout of multiple campaigns, across different client industries (mostly FMCG & Pharmaceutical) which proved to be her best career decision, accelerating her growth and across, over and into ‘Above and below the line’ communications. She serviced a number of clients, the greatest being Colgate Palmolive, Adcock Ingram, LG Electronics and Jaguar Land Rover. She then transferred to Y&R’s sister agency, Base 2 Aqua, to secure the recently appointed digital business, being the clients trusted advisor. -
Senior Project ManagerRomano Group Feb 2009 - Mar 2011As a Snr Project Manager at Romano, a very well-known, established, Cape Town based, ‘Signage and Branding’ agency. She had a dual role, in both project managing and production management, producing work for BMW and MINI, Standard Bank, General Motors (Opel, Isuzu & Chevrolet), Barloworld (CAT) Equipment, Momentum, VW South Africa, Audi & Seat, Cell C and Pick n Pay. -
Project CoordinatorBrolaz Sa (Pty) Ltd Oct 2008 - Jan 2009Leanne contracted in Luanda, Angola, as the Project co-ordinator of local telecom projects in Angola. This involved project planning, project timelines, budget reviews, scope of work, reporting and administration.
-
Project Implementation ConsultantVisa Europe Mar 2008 - Oct 2008Leanne trained and qualified as a Project Implementation Consultant at VISA Head Quarters, Paddington (London). Here she worked on a broad range of global projects, initiating new and ongoing accounts and card ranges from brief to handover. She was responsible for the distribution of all the incoming project-related inquiries sent from local and international issuing and acquiring banks across Europe and CEMEA. -
Graphic DesignerBrolaz Sa (Pty) Ltd May 2002 - Jun 2006This was Leanne’s first job in Johannesburg, fresh out of her home town, Richards Bay. Here she got involved in everything she could to gain telecommunication experience. She developed a real passion for people at Brolaz. She spent her days designing and maintaining the company’s in-house marketing collateral for both print and digital. She also front end designed and maintained the Company Website and local intranet working with the I.T. department. She assisted HR in planning for all company events. Brolaz did turnkey solutions in the IT/Telecommunications industry.
-
Graphic DesignerSign Centre Jan 2000 - Mar 2002Richards Bay Area, South AfricaThis was the start of Leanne’s career as a creative, and the beginning of her journey into the world of design. She designed layouts and then prepared the files for cutting of vinyls for exterior and interior signage for all the major business’ in and around Richards Bay and Empangeni. She quickly progressed to doing precision laser engraving for what became many clients preferred supplier of personalised corporate gifting.
Leanne Bird Skills
Leanne Bird Education Details
-
Master Of Business Administration - Mba -
(Embracing Change, Customer-Centricity; Digital Channels & Technologies; Data, Analytics & Insights) -
Pm Dip., Project Management -
Aqua AcademyDigital Communication And Media/Multimedia -
Adrienne VerneyCommunication And Media Studies
-
It Intellect, RivoniaWeb Design
-
Mediatek, DurbanGraphic Design
Frequently Asked Questions about Leanne Bird
What company does Leanne Bird work for?
Leanne Bird works for Vml Commerce
What is Leanne Bird's role at the current company?
Leanne Bird's current role is Global Program & Operations Director.
What is Leanne Bird's email address?
Leanne Bird's email address is le****@****ail.com
What schools did Leanne Bird attend?
Leanne Bird attended Arden University, Squared Online, Varsity College, Aqua Academy, Adrienne Verney, Damelin, It Intellect, Rivonia, Mediatek, Durban.
What are some of Leanne Bird's interests?
Leanne Bird has interest in Animal Welfare, Children.
What skills is Leanne Bird known for?
Leanne Bird has skills like Project Management, Marketing, Account Management, Marketing Communications, Retail, Management, Project Planning, Marketing Strategy, Strategic Planning, Microsoft Office, Team Leadership, Telecommunications.
Not the Leanne Bird you were looking for?
-
Leanne Bird
Driving Business Leaders & Hr To Boost Workforce Effectiveness And Enhance Employee Wellbeing. People Management | Attrition | Retention | Productivity | Engagement | Workplace Health | RecruitmentUnited Kingdom1ceredigion.gov.uk -
1gpstrategies.com -
1settio.co.uk -
Leanne Bird
Trainee Clinical Psychologist At Greater Manchester Mental Health Nhs Foundation TrustManchester1lancashirecare.nhs.uk
Free Chrome Extension
Find emails, phones & company data instantly
Aero Online
Your AI prospecting assistant
Select data to include:
0 records × $0.02 per record
Download 750 million emails and 100 million phone numbers
Access emails and phone numbers of over 750 million business users. Instantly download verified profiles using 20+ filters, including location, job title, company, function, and industry.
Start your free trial