John is our CEO, working closely with our Board and all the members of our team to support us in fulfilling our mission. He has worked in many leadership roles across the world and enjoys supporting other leaders to achieve their best. John did his MBA at Northumbria University, and spends most of his spare time running (slowly), reading, writing, and collecting antique Chinese Government bonds. Yes, really.

John’s motto is “We are what we share”.

If you would like to contact John directly, email [email protected] or connect on LinkedIn.

Melanie Robinson is Deputy CEO and Company Secretary at The Institute of Leadership, she has a strong interest in Women in Leadership and Young Leaders.

Melanie possesses a comprehensive knowledge of internal business processes, with a particular interest in finance and corporate governance. Her leadership style and expertise are further highlighted through her co-hosting roles in webinars and podcasts, where she engages with leaders across various industries to challenge traditional leadership models and explore modern approaches to leadership.

She holds an MBA from Aston University, has completed the Chartered Governance Qualifying Programme and is a Chartered Global Management Accountant. Melanie is a CIMA Fellow, a Fellow of both The Institute of Leadership and The Chartered Management Institute and a Graduate Member of the Chartered Governance Institute UK & Ireland.

In addition to her role at The Institute, Melanie serves as a Trustee for another non-profit organisation The Mighty Creatives, an award-winning charity dedicated to providing creative youth services for the most under-represented children and young people in our society.

With over 20 years of experience in sales and marketing within the hotel, hospitality and events industries, Rebecca has a keen eye for creating impactful experiences that drive revenue growth and customer satisfaction.

If you would like the opportunity to collaborate with The Institute on our podcast and events programme, you can contact Rebecca directly by emailing [email protected] or connecting on LinkedIn.

Expertise in supporting training provider organisations. Contact Jerome directly by email [email protected] or visit his LinkedIn profile.

For enquiries about our products and services, joining as a member, renewing or upgrading membership or for anything else, contact the team on +44 (0)1543 266886 or email membership@leadership.global.

For any enquiries regarding content collaborations, speaking opportunities and comments, please contact jane.nicholson-biss@leadership.global.

With over 17 years in the hospitality industry, Karen curates captivating events that enhance the member experience, including virtual events like our Meet the Author, Members Masterclass series and amazing live events like Leadership Live and The Leadership Awards.

If you have a desire to contribute as a guest speaker, please contact the team at [email protected], or by messaging Karen on LinkedIn.

Rod has considerable experience and expertise in developing and implementing leadership and management programmes and qualifications.

He holds a first degree in Industrial Economics as well as Masters’ degrees in both Business Administration and Continuing Education. He is currently responsible for content development, Institute Approved, and the Institute’s award-winning MyLeadership e-learning platform.

Rod enjoys reading classic English literature, and, if you are quick, you may catch him at the weekends riding around the Peak District on his beloved Triumph Bonneville motorcycle.

For editorial enquiries contact Louise Parfitt at [email protected].

For advertising enquiries contact Rebecca Martin at rebecca.[email protected] or +44 (0)1543 266886.