• Leisha is a results driven leader with 30+ years’ experience in Pharma and Science. Proven commercial track record. • Leisha started her 23 -year career at J&J as Head of Medical Affairs at Janssen, and led in several senior positions in medical, sales and marketing management. In her role as Country Director, Leisha successfully led Janssen through the economic downturn to become the fastest growing pharmaceutical company and the 5th largest pharmaceutical company in Ireland. She is adept at navigating complex stakeholder environments. • Her currently role is Head of Government Affairs EMEA Supply Chain Initiatives and Campus. She excels in creating personal and business networks and more favourable conditions to strengthen the voice, brand and impact of Janssen, J&J and the pharmaceutical industry.• Leisha served as President of the Irish Pharmaceutical Healthcare Association (IPHA) from 2014-2016. In this role, she led industry talks with the State, and secured a pivotal four-year Framework Supply Agreement that offered stability in the supply of medicines to Irish patients and their treating clinicians. • She is a member of the board of the American Chamber of Commerce Ireland and chairs their Sustainability Taskforce. Leisha is a member of Ibec’s National Council & chairs Ibec’s Energy & Climate Committee. • A strong advocate for the empowerment and advancement of women in the workforce, Leisha is the J&J WiSTEM2D Ireland Programme Sponsor. This is a significant collaborative education programme in partnership with the University of Limerick, NUIG & UCC, that supports and encourages women to pursue educational opportunities in STEM subjects.• She was recognised as one of the Top 25 most powerful businesswomen in Ireland by the Women’s Executive Network in 2016 and in 2018 was recognised by the IMI with a Life Fellowship Award for her contribution to Irish Management.