Leah Millthorne

Leah Millthorne currently serves as the Associate Director and Chief Economist at CLES - Centre for Local Economic Strategies since January 2023, and also holds the position of Head of Local Economies. Prior to this role, Leah Millthorne accumulated extensive experience at Steer Economic Development from August 2019 to January 2023, progressing through the ranks from Assistant Consultant to Senior Consultant. Previous positions include Researcher at IPPR North and Data Analyst Intern at the same organization, along with roles at ILKLEY CINEMA LTD and Bistro Saigon. Leah Millthorne began professional development at Kumon UK as an Assistant. Leah Millthorne earned a Bachelor of Arts in Politics, Philosophy and Economics from The University of Manchester between 2016 and 2019.