Leanne Elliott Young is a globally recognised tech leader, keynote speaker and cultural strategist, working with brands, designers, government bodies and the fashion industry to shape the future of digital fashion, through post purchace commerse, driving sustainabilityand a new ROI for brands. Alongside this pioneering work, Leanne speaks candidly about navigating world firsts in a male-dominated industry, alongside motherhood and her strategies for avoiding burnout.
Co-Founder and CEO of the Institute of Digital Fashion (IoDF), a London-based innovation lab and technology venture, Leanne leads future-facing projects including the Digital Product Passport (DPP) infrastructure for fashion, helping brands transform sustainability regulation into connected product ecosystems. Named No.1 Woman of Web3 Europe, she holds awards from Forbes, Vogue Business and beyond.
Last week, Leanne was invited to speak at the inaugural Time100 AI Leadership Forum in New York, hosting a panel on Creativity Rewired: Opportunity, Risk and Reinvention in the AI Age.
She also recently joined fellow Crumb Human Sadie Clayton for the LCCA (London College of Contemporary Arts) 'Making It!' series — watch the full conversation below:
Leanne is represented by Crumb Agency for brand partnerships, consultancy, public speaking and events. Email sophie@crumbagency.com to discuss further.
