Leigh Bates
About Leigh Bates
Leigh Bates serves as the Vice President of Americas Business Development at PRA Group, a position he has held since 2021. He has a background in finance and business development, with previous roles at Pamplona Capital Management and PRA Group in the UK.
Work at PRA Group
Leigh Bates serves as the Vice President of Americas Business Development at PRA Group, a position held since 2021. In this role, Bates is responsible for driving business growth and development strategies across the Americas region. The office is located in Miami, Florida. Prior to this role, Bates worked at PRA Group as the Director of UK Acquisitions from 2014 to 2021, where responsibilities included overseeing acquisition strategies in the UK market.
Previous Experience at Pamplona Capital Management
Before joining PRA Group, Leigh Bates worked as an Associate at Pamplona Capital Management from 2011 to 2014. This role took place in London, United Kingdom, where Bates contributed to investment strategies and portfolio management during a formative period in the finance sector.
Educational Background
Leigh Bates has a strong educational foundation, having studied at Waseda University Business School, where a Master's degree was obtained from 2009 to 2011. During the same period, Bates was an MBA Graduate Student at Waseda University in Tokyo, Japan. Additionally, Bates holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Leeds, further enhancing the academic credentials.
Career Progression
Leigh Bates has demonstrated a steady career progression in business development and finance. Starting as an MBA Graduate Student, Bates transitioned into roles that included Associate at Pamplona Capital Management and Director of UK Acquisitions at PRA Group. This trajectory reflects a commitment to professional growth within the financial services industry.