Stephanie Leonard
About Stephanie Leonard
Stephanie Leonard is the Head of Government & Regulatory Affairs at TomTom, with extensive experience in the transportation sector, including roles at the European Commission and ERTICO - ITS Europe.
Current Role at TomTom
Stephanie Leonard currently serves as the Head of Government & Regulatory Affairs at TomTom. She has been with the company since 2018, operating in the Brussels Area, Belgium. In this role, she is responsible for navigating governmental policies and regulatory requirements that affect TomTom's business operations, with a specific focus on transportation and mobility services.
Previous Roles at ERTICO - ITS Europe
Prior to her current role, Stephanie Leonard worked at ERTICO - ITS Europe. From 2020 to 2021, she was the Co-Chairwoman of the ERTICO Strategy Committee. Simultaneously, she served as a Sensoris Steering Board Member for the same duration. Both roles were based in the Brussels Region, Belgium, and involved strategic planning and steering committee responsibilities in intelligent transportation systems.
Work Experience at the European Commission
Stephanie Leonard also had significant roles at the European Commission. From 2015 to 2018, she was a Policy Officer for Intelligent Transport Systems in the Brussels Area, Belgium. Additionally, in 2013, she worked as a Blue Book Trainee for DG MOVE Unit C1, focusing on Clean Transport and Sustainable Urban Mobility for four months.
Early Career and Education
Stephanie Leonard began her career specializing in electric vehicles at AVERE, serving as an Assistant Project Manager from 2012 to 2013 in Brussels. She holds a Master of Arts degree in History and Politics from The University of Glasgow, completed from 2008 to 2012. She also studied History and Political Science as an exchange student at The University of British Columbia during the 2010-2011 academic year.
Public Speaking and Advocacy
Stephanie Leonard is a prominent speaker at international conferences, where she addresses technological topics related to transportation for politicians and business leaders. She advocates for road safety and innovation within the transportation industry and serves as a role model for young women entering this traditionally male-dominated sector.