Leyla Ballantyne

Leyla Ballantyne has a diverse work experience spanning various industries. Leyla started their career as an Associate at The Hanover Research Council in 2008. Leyla later worked as an Analyst and then as a Senior Analyst at Penn Schoen Berland from 2010 to 2012. Leyla then joined Atlantic Media as a Research & Content employee from March to October 2010.

In 2012, Leyla transitioned to Macy's, where they held multiple roles over a period of five years. Leyla started as a Manager, Consumer Insights and Strategy from August 2012 to September 2014. Leyla then worked as a Senior Manager, Marketing & Development from September 2014 to December 2015. Finally, Leyla became a Manager, Corporate Strategy & Innovation and worked in that position from December 2015 to November 2017.

After leaving Macy's, Leyla founded their own venture called LCK Ventures in November 2017, where they served as the Founder.

From 2018 to 2024, Leyla joined Huge, a digital agency, in various strategy roles. Leyla started as a Strategy Lead from September 2018 to March 2020. Leyla then worked as a Director of Strategy from April 2020 to October 2021. Leyla moved up to become a Group Director of Strategy from October 2021 to October 2022. Finally, they served as the Vice President of Strategy from October 2022 to January 2024.

Currently, Leyla works at OpenTable as the Senior Director of Product Marketing, starting in January 2024.

Leyla Ballantyne's education history includes a Bachelor's Degree in Economics and English Literature from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Leyla also attended St. John's School, but no degree or field of study information is provided.