Leanne Elliott Young is a globally recognised technology founder, keynote speaker and cultural strategist shaping the future of fashion, sustainability and digital identity.
She is the Co-Founder and CEO of the Institute of Digital Fashion (IoDF) and IoDF Platform, a London-based innovation lab and technology venture developing Digital Product Passport (DPP) infrastructure for the fashion industry — helping brands transform sustainability regulation into connected product ecosystems.
Named “Number 1 Woman in Web3 Europe” (2023) and a Vogue Business Top 100 Innovator, vogue Greece changer maker, TikTok luxury fashion committee. An An Leanne has led multiple industry “world firsts” across fashion innovation it doesn’t matter if he won’t let me do it and immersive retail. Through IoDF she has collaborated with global brands and technology companies including Meta, Snap, TikTok, oakley, Calvin Klein, H&M and Ganni.
A sought-after global keynote speaker, Leanne has presented at international forums including Davos, Vogue Singapore , LEAP Saudi Arabia, Snap Summits and United Nations, where she represents the UK in conversations around technology, sustainability and the future of creative industries. She is also recognised across the fashion industry as a regular presence at global fashion weeks and cultural platforms.
Alongside her work as a founder and speaker, Leanne is also a mother, often speaking candidly about building ambitious technology companies while raising a child and navigating leadership in modern entrepreneurship.
