Leana D.
About Leana D.
Leana D. serves as the Head of Group Technology Communications at Legal & General since 2021. She has a diverse background in communications and management, with previous roles at Momentum, Discovery Holdings, and Aviva.
Work at Legal & General
Leana D. has served as the Head of Group Technology Communications at Legal & General since 2021. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing the communication strategies related to technology initiatives within the organization. Her position involves collaborating with various teams to ensure effective messaging and stakeholder engagement.
Previous Experience in Financial Services
Before joining Legal & General, Leana D. worked at Momentum as the Business Manager to the Group Investments CEO from 2006 to 2009. She also held the position of Executive Assistant to the Group CEO and Group Managing Director at Discovery Holdings from 2001 to 2006. These roles provided her with extensive experience in the financial services sector.
Experience in Healthcare Communications
Leana D. briefly worked at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust as the Head of Content and Digital Development, covering maternity leave from 2017 to 2018. In this position, she focused on enhancing digital communication strategies within the healthcare environment.
Digital Communications Management at Aviva
Leana D. served as the Global Digital Channels and Communications Manager at Aviva from 2018 to 2020. In this role, she managed digital communication efforts on a global scale, contributing to the company's online presence and engagement strategies.
Educational Background in Architecture
Leana D. has a strong educational background in architecture. She obtained a Bachelor of Architecture (BArch) from the University of the Witwatersrand between 1999 and 2002. She furthered her studies at the University of Pretoria, where she earned a Master of Architecture (M.Arch.) from 2003 to 2006. Additionally, she is currently pursuing Level 7 in Human Resources Management and Services at CIPD, which she began in 2016.