Liz Leakey
About Liz Leakey
Liz Leakey serves as the Head of Design at Equal Experts, where she has worked since 2019. With a background that includes roles at the BBC and Sky Betting & Gaming, she specializes in user experience and design, collaborating with clients to develop human-centered solutions.
Current Role at Equal Experts
Liz Leakey serves as the Head of Design at Equal Experts, a position she has held since 2019. In this role, she leads design initiatives and oversees the development of user-centered solutions. Her responsibilities include utilizing design thinking to create product propositions and design new services and experiences that align with client needs.
Previous Experience at Sky Betting & Gaming
Before her current role, Liz worked at Sky Betting & Gaming as the Head of Design for a duration of six months in 2018. During her time in Leeds, United Kingdom, she contributed to the design strategies and user experience enhancements for the company's digital products.
User Experience Consultant at Equal Experts
In 2018, Liz served as a User Experience Consultant at Equal Experts for two months. This role involved collaborating with clients to address business challenges and shape service offerings through effective design practices.
Career at BBC
Liz has an extensive background at the BBC, where she held several key positions. From 2012 to 2018, she worked as the Creative Director of User Experience & Design at MediaCityUK, Salford. Prior to that, she was the Design Team Leader at BBC Children's Interactive from 2000 to 2006, based in BBC Television Centre, London.
Educational Background
Liz's educational journey includes studying at multiple institutions. She achieved a BA in Communication Design from the University of Portsmouth from 1996 to 1999. Earlier, she completed A Levels in Design & Technology, Art & Design, and History at New College, Telford from 1993 to 1995, and obtained a Foundation Art qualification at Winchester School of Art in 1996. Additionally, she completed her GCSEs at Charlton School, Telford from 1989 to 1993.