George Anderson - Compere
LeaderFest is thrilled to welcome back George as our compere! A familiar face to MD2MD audiences, George is a highly engaging speaker with a passion for helping individuals thrive. For the past 20 years, he’s leveraged his background in engineering and personal training to create a unique approach, a blend of motivational speaker and high-performance coach. George’s sessions are known for their down-to-earth ‘progress not perfection’ philosophy, equipping attendees with practical tools and strategies to make a lasting impact on their lives. Get ready for an inspiring and informative LeaderFest experience guided by George!
Kate Lloyd - Interviewer
Kate is a leadership and career development specialist and certified executive coach who works with individuals and organisations to inspire and cultivate behaviour change, with the aim of creating more equitable, emotionally intelligent and productive workplaces. She regularly speaks at events and facilitates workshops and meaningful conversations on topics that call for greater awareness and collective action, such as inclusive leadership, workplace wellbeing and supporting the growth of underrepresented voices.
Sam Fenton - Videographer
LeaderFest’s story is once again in the hands of a master storyteller.
Sam has been with us on the journey since 2023, capturing the spirit of LeaderFest year after year. You might remember his incredible promotional video last year, a film that truly brought the event’s energy to life. We’re delighted to have him back again this year, ready to document the magic through his unique eye for film and photography. Get ready to see LeaderFest come alive once more through Sam’s lens!
Emma Phipps - LeaderFest's Driving Force
As MD2MD’s Managing Director, Emma fosters a thriving community for operational leaders. Her decade-long dedication fuels MD2MD’s growth and online success. Passionate about creating a diverse and empowering environment at LeaderFest, Emma ensures leaders connect, learn and achieve extraordinary results. Say hello! Emma will be there all day.
Jo Luke
Meet Jo, MD2MD’s Recruitment Leader! Jo plays a vital role in building MD2MD’s thriving community. As Recruitment Director, she connects top talent with exciting opportunities. Looking to expand your network? Don’t miss Jo at LeaderFest! She’ll be there all day and happy to chat.
Claire Ebbs - MD2MD Executive Community Manager
Claire is MD2MD’s longest serving team member and has managed the events and logistics through the pandemic and beyond and has been an indispensable part of it’s evolution to the diverse community it is today. MD2MD prides itself on retaining its inclusive community feel throughout its growth and Claire has managed to ensure the same level of support to members despite their ever increasing number. She’s ensures everything runs smoothly behind the scenes and while you might not see her on stage, Claire will be working diligently throughout the day to make sure your experience is top-notch!
