Leen Petre
About Leen Petre
Leen Petre is a Senior Consumer Policy Manager at Ofcom, with extensive experience in consumer advocacy and policy development. She has held various roles in organizations such as the Food Standards Agency and RNIB, and has a strong academic background in European Studies and Political Sciences from Katholieke Universiteit Leuven.
Current Role at Ofcom
Leen Petre serves as the Senior Consumer Policy Manager at Ofcom, a position she has held since 2019. In this role, she focuses on consumer policy issues, contributing to the development and implementation of strategies that enhance consumer protection within the communications sector. Her extensive experience in policy management supports her efforts to address consumer concerns effectively.
Previous Experience at Ofcom
Before her current role, Leen Petre worked at Ofcom as a Senior Associate in Content Policy from 2013 to 2019. During this six-year tenure, she was involved in shaping content regulations and policies that impact consumers and industry stakeholders. Additionally, she was a member of the Ofcom Communications Consumer Panel from 2008 to 2010, where she contributed to discussions on consumer rights and protections.
Educational Background
Leen Petre studied at Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, where she earned a Master of Arts in European Studies. She also completed a teacher training qualification at the same institution, achieving an Agregaat for secondary and higher education. Furthermore, she obtained a Postgraduate Certificate in Business Administration from The Open University, enhancing her expertise in business and management.
Contributions to Consumer Advocacy
Leen Petre has a history of involvement in consumer advocacy. She was a member of the Food Standards Agency General Advisory Committee on Science from 2007 to 2017, where she contributed to consumer-related discussions. She also chaired the Consumer Expert Group on Digital Television Switchover, which led to the establishment of a government agreement on a digital switchover Help Scheme. Her work has included contributions to European Directives through the suggestion of specific clauses.
Professional Affiliations and Recognition
Leen Petre is recognized as a fellow of the RSA (Royal Society for the encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce). She has also been a speaker at various national and international events, focusing on topics such as digital inclusion and consumer protection. Her extensive career in consumer policy and advocacy highlights her commitment to improving consumer rights and access.