Chris Leonard

Chris Leonard is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in the publishing and academic sectors. Currently serving as the Director of Strategy & Innovation and the Director of Products & Strategy at Cactus Communications since March 2019, Chris focuses on leveraging technology to support academics throughout the research process. Prior roles include Head of Product at Emerald Group Publishing and Editorial Director at Qatar Foundation, where Chris oversaw the publication of international open access journals. With a foundation in publishing technology and editorial management from earlier positions at BioMed Central, Elsevier, and ChemWeb.com, Chris has a strong track record in enhancing research communication. Chris holds both a B.Sc and a Ph.D in Colour Chemistry from the University of Leeds.