Leslie moved to Canada (instead of the UK) in 2016 to dive headfirst into the great North American creative industries—advertising, film, production, social media, design, marketing, architecture, branding, UX/UI, and more. Over the years, he’s worked with everyone from startups to top ad agencies and Fortune 500s, gaining experience across a wide range of disciplines. Along the way, he’s built a growing network of peers at some of Canada’s leading agencies, including Cossette, Bruce Mau Design, Forsman & Bodenfors, TAXI, VML (J. Walter Thompson), The Mint Agency, and Arrivals + Departures. But he’s just getting started. As an aspiring ECD/CCO, his goal is to bridge the gap between business decisions and creative integrity.

Currently, Leslie is a Junior Designer @Thinkingbox & an Art Director @Kuruza, helping shape a vibrant community of tastemakers at the intersection of music, arts, and immersive experiences. Whether it’s developing promotional collateral or creative direction initiatives (AKA throwing unforgettable events), he’s always looking for ways to create work that resonates. A self-described cultural archaeologist, he’s passionate about the little things that make life richer—design, music, storytelling, and experiences that bring people together. TL;DR: He’s here to make meaningful work!