Leanne is Associate Director of Financial Services at VA Alps, part of Manulife Financial Advisers, with over a decade of experience in business development and marketing within the FMCG and PR / Marketing Communications sectors. During her corporate tenure starting in 2008, Leanne led 80+ product launches in the food and beauty category across regional markets. She underwent specialised leadership training, emceed corporate events, and executed over 30 successful PR and Marketing campaigns targeting corporate, lifestyle, and hospitality sectors. In 2021, Leanne earned a Professional Certificate in Applied Digital Strategies for Digital Advertising Professionals, leading her to a role as a Go-To-Market and Strategy consultant at Piquant Ideas. Transitioning to the insurance and finance industry in 2023, Leanne quickly achieved significant milestones, including MDRT 2025 (provisional April 2024), MDRT 2024 award and recognition as Top Rookie (Cluster) and Top 8 Rookie FSC of the Year (Company) in 2023. Beyond her professional pursuits, Leanne is an avid traveler and art enthusiast. She co-developed the Financial Life Design™ (FLD), simplifying financial planning and focusing on understanding client lifestyle needs to provide continuous support throughout their financial journey.