A communication and brand expert with UK and international experience, Lesley is the co-founder of Spreng Thomson which supports wide cross section of private and public sector clients with intelligent, creative communications. Lesley is a long-standing collaborator with international design studio, Graven with whom she developed BuildMyBrand™ a strategic branding tool for all businesses from start-ups and entrepreneurs to corporates. With Professor Janice Kirkpatrick of Graven, Lesley developed Scotland’s Creative Economy Strategy. A highly skilled facilitator, strategic adviser and innovator, Lesley has extensive experience of working with Government and leading public sector organisations. She has considerable Board level experience having served as a Governor and a Vice Chair of the Glasgow School of Art 2013-2021. Lesley is currently a Member of Glasgow's Tourism and Visitor Economy Leadership Group; a Trustee of the Dewar Arts Awards and Director of the Glasgow Chamber of Commerce. She was recognised by Business Women Scotland as Mentor of the Year and received a A&B Leadership Award. Lesley previously worked at a senior level in-house (ScottishPower & Diageo) and as director of pr consultancy. She has held a number of key roles including Chair of The Arches Theatre and Vice Chair of Scottish Ballet. Lesley has also served on the Boards of Birmingham Royal Ballet, Scottish Opera, Horsecross (Perth Theatre and Concert Hall) and the Scottish Arts Council.