Mr. Leeder’s industry experience of industrial transformations, including Industry 4.0 has spanned over 25 years. In this period, he has been at the forefront of how new and digital technologies can be employed to increase operating margins and revenue growth. He has focused on the changes and challenges to design, manufacture, operate, and service things for a smart, connected world beyond the buzzwords and the hype.

The World Economic Forum acknowledges him as being a global expert in advanced manufacturing and digital transformation, and he has had numerous awards recognising his contribution to the industry.

He is an internationally recognised thought leader and keynote speaker. He has numerous publications and participates in several industry advisory bodies.

Mr Leeder is the founder of the award-winning Nick Leeder &Co Limited digital transformation co-pilot advisory firm and has held senior leadership positions in companies including PTC Inc, SKF AB, Dyson Limited, Konektio and Accenture. Mr. Leeder is a Chartered Engineer and holds a Batchelors of Engineering degree from Loughborough University in the UK.