Aradhna Tayal Leach

Managing Director at The Radio Academy
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Dom Chambers

Aradhna is brilliant to work with. She is fun and engaging while always focused on the needed outcome. She delivered an important consultation brief for the charity I founded to an excellent quality and standard. We also worked together on the Audio and Radio Emergency Fund where she had a really helpful eye for detail.

Valeria Bullo (she/her)

Aradhna is an exceptional communicator, and she is incredibly knowledgeable in so many different areas of film and TV. Having produced award-winning films, shows and events, she has a wealth of knowledge in the screen industries and the arts. She is effective and strategic in her work. Working with Aradhna has been truly great, she is a source of inspiration, knowledge and understanding.

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Credentials

  • Producer's Foundation Certificate
    Raindance Film Festival
    Sep, 2009
    - Nov, 2024
  • ITIL v3
    Office of Government Commerce
  • PRINCE2 practitioner-accredited
    AXELOS Global Best Practice
  • TOGAF9
    The Open Group

Experience

  • The Radio Academy
    • United Kingdom
    • Media Production
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Managing Director
      • Jun 2023 - Present

      The Radio Academy is the UK audio industry's charity supporting and championing everyone who works in and with audio. The Radio Academy is the UK audio industry's charity supporting and championing everyone who works in and with audio.

  • Radio TechCon
    • Director
      • Apr 2016 - Present

      Co-founder and director of TBC Media Ltd., radio and audio event and training company. Producer of Radio TechCon, the U.K.'s audio and radio broadcast technology conference. Lead on sponsorship and partnerships. Supporters include Broadcast Bionics (headline sponsor), Arqiva (key sponsor), IET, Broadcast Radio and RCS. Affiliations include The Radio Academy, Sound Women Network, Community Media Association and Student Radio Association. Co-founder and director of TBC Media Ltd., radio and audio event and training company. Producer of Radio TechCon, the U.K.'s audio and radio broadcast technology conference. Lead on sponsorship and partnerships. Supporters include Broadcast Bionics (headline sponsor), Arqiva (key sponsor), IET, Broadcast Radio and RCS. Affiliations include The Radio Academy, Sound Women Network, Community Media Association and Student Radio Association.

  • Clockhouse Films
    • Producer / Executive Producer
      • Jan 2008 - Present

      Produced a number of award-winning short films and a feature film which has secured international distribution. The multimedia films, made on a variety of budgets, screened internationally at renowned film festivals including London, Cannes, New York and LA. Executive Producer on various projects, supporting a number of filmmakers and independent productions. • Managing budgets and schedules. • Recruiting and managing Heads of Department and crew. • Auditioning cast and working with talent, management and agencies. • Script development. • Brokering distribution contracts and sales arrangements of films, including online. Show less

  • OKRE
    • United Kingdom
    • Entertainment Providers
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Director, OKRE Summit
      • Dec 2021 - Jul 2022

      Director of the OKRE Summit, a flagship event planned for Summer 2022, bringing together people from across the entertainment industry and charity sector. OKRE is a global hub connecting expertise in the entertainment industries, research sector and personal lived experience. The charity works to support the creation of content that expands people’s understanding of the world. Director of the OKRE Summit, a flagship event planned for Summer 2022, bringing together people from across the entertainment industry and charity sector. OKRE is a global hub connecting expertise in the entertainment industries, research sector and personal lived experience. The charity works to support the creation of content that expands people’s understanding of the world.

  • The Film and TV Charity
    • United Kingdom
    • Non-profit Organizations
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Project Lead, Whole Picture Programme - Training
      • Oct 2020 - Dec 2021

      Led the training strand of the Whole Picture Programme, championing better mental health and wellbeing in the film and TV industry. Launched new mental health training framework, partnering with ScreenSkills and chairing an industry working group. Led the training strand of the Whole Picture Programme, championing better mental health and wellbeing in the film and TV industry. Launched new mental health training framework, partnering with ScreenSkills and chairing an industry working group.

  • AudioUK
    • United Kingdom
    • Media Production
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Consultant
      • Aug 2020 - Dec 2021

      Consulting on diversity and inclusion strategy and priorities to best support and represent the UK's audio production sector. Consulting on diversity and inclusion strategy and priorities to best support and represent the UK's audio production sector.

  • Creative Cities Convention
    • United Kingdom
    • Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Executive Producer
      • Nov 2018 - Apr 2020

      Executive producer of the 2019 and 2020 conventions in Cardiff and Glasgow respectively (2020 convention subsequently postponed due to COVID). Responsibilities included overseeing editorial and technical teams, reporting the Director of the convention. Also responsible for delivering the Big City Challenge, an Olympic-style pitching showcase for cities to bid to host the following year’s Creative Cities Convention; and Commissioner One-to-Ones, an opportunity to pitch directly to television commissioners. Show less

  • BBC
    • United Kingdom
    • Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Project Manager
      • May 2019 - Sep 2019

      Led a discovery and engagement project to explore electro-acoustic sound installations in music studios and concert halls. Worked with BBC Radio, the BBC Singers and international suppliers to understand the capabilities of the systems and develop user engagement and buy-in with the concept, including liaison with high profile orchestras and concert venues across Europe. Delivered a full report to the programme board for the new BBC East Bank studios - state-of-the art, multi-purpose music studios being built in the Queen Elizabeth Park along with Sadler’s Wells, the V&A and University of Arts London. Show less

  • Sadler's Wells
    • United Kingdom
    • Performing Arts
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Consultant
      • Jun 2017 - Aug 2019

      Consultant on engagement, looking at developing equality, diversity and inclusion across the organisation, industry and audiences. Consultant on engagement, looking at developing equality, diversity and inclusion across the organisation, industry and audiences.

  • National Theatre
    • Performing Arts
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Consultant
      • Sep 2018 - Jun 2019

      Consulting on engagement across the National Theatre staff and senior management team on diversity and inclusion. Consulting on engagement across the National Theatre staff and senior management team on diversity and inclusion.

  • AMMPE World
    • United Kingdom
    • Civic and Social Organizations
    • Producer
      • May 2018 - Dec 2018

      Producer of XXIII Congress of the Worldwide Association of Women Journalists and Writers, taking place in London and Kent in November 2018. Responsible for full event production over four days of the conference, across London and Kent. Partners include BBC, Google, City University of London, University of Kent, EBRD, GAMAG. www.ammpeworld.com Producer of XXIII Congress of the Worldwide Association of Women Journalists and Writers, taking place in London and Kent in November 2018. Responsible for full event production over four days of the conference, across London and Kent. Partners include BBC, Google, City University of London, University of Kent, EBRD, GAMAG. www.ammpeworld.com

  • BBC
    • United Kingdom
    • Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Project Director
      • Nov 2017 - Apr 2018

      Led BBC Radio's "studio of the future", part of the BBC's internet-fit programme. Worked with leading technology suppliers to develop and create a new IP-based radio studio, complete with visualisation and full social media suites. Led BBC Radio's "studio of the future", part of the BBC's internet-fit programme. Worked with leading technology suppliers to develop and create a new IP-based radio studio, complete with visualisation and full social media suites.

  • IABM
    • Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Consultant
      • Mar 2017 - Jun 2017

      Researched and reported on routes into broadcast engineering for a new resources facility commissioned by the training and development department. Researched and reported on routes into broadcast engineering for a new resources facility commissioned by the training and development department.

  • What Next?
    • Information Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Producer
      • Jul 2016 - Jan 2017

      Producer of the What Next? national event taking place on 17th October 2016 in Manchester, hosted at HOME and arts venues across the city. What Next? is a movement bringing together arts and cultural organisations from across the UK, to articulate, champion and strengthen the role of culture in our society. Founded by David Lan (Young Vic), What Next? is supported by arts organisations and individuals across the U.K.. The 2016 national event is the second of it's kind and is supported by the Young Vic, Royal Opera House, Sadler's Wells, Battersea Arts Centre, HOME Manchester, the Bolton Octagon, Manchester International Festival, Manchester Art Gallery, the Royal Exchange, the Manchester Museum, the Contact Theatre, the Whitworth Art Gallery, the Museum of Science and Industry and Manchester Metropolitan University. Show less

  • FRAME The London Dance Film Festival
    • Head of Industry
      • Mar 2016 - Jun 2016

      Responsible for the industry programme at the FRAME film festival in June 2016. FRAME is presented by BalletBoyz in association with the dancescreen competition 2016. Produced 15 events over 3 days with around 80 industry guests and speakers for a delegate base of up to 200 people. Chaired sessions and provided live tweeting during the festival. Responsible for the industry programme at the FRAME film festival in June 2016. FRAME is presented by BalletBoyz in association with the dancescreen competition 2016. Produced 15 events over 3 days with around 80 industry guests and speakers for a delegate base of up to 200 people. Chaired sessions and provided live tweeting during the festival.

  • BBC
    • United Kingdom
    • Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Lead Technologist - Strategic Engagement
      • Nov 2014 - Apr 2016

      Responsible for formation and delivery of an ambitious technology strategy for BBC Archives, managing the portfolio of projects and products and deputising for Head of Technology for the Archives.

    • Distribution Manager
      • Dec 2013 - Nov 2014

      Project manager in BBC Distribution, which is responsible for the distribution of television and radio signals to the public, across analogue and digital terrestrial, satellite and cable platforms.Achievements include:• Project management of complex high-profile projects, such as the planning, implementation and supplier delivery of additional television channels and interactive services for the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, Wimbledon, Glastonbury and the 2014 Glasgow Commonwealth Games. • Broad and complex stakeholder management and communications across all levels of the BBC and BBC Trust, external suppliers such as Atos, commercial customers and platform partners, including Sky and Virgin Media. This included communicating complex technical messages to a range of technical and non-technical stakeholders, and to audiences.• Commercial/contract management and negotiation with suppliers, including Atos.• Delivery of the BBC’s distribution strategies, such as managing the upgrade of the BBC’s HD encoders on Digital Satellite and Digital Terrestrial platforms, liaising closely with suppliers, the BBC HD customers (ITV and Channel 4) and stakeholders across BBC Television.• Operations management across the BBC’s supplier of transmission services and coding and multiplexing, signing of requests for planned work and managing day-to-day operational faults and issues with suppliers.• Mentoring (formally and informally) of less experienced members of staff. Show less

    • Producer
      • Jun 2013 - Dec 2013

      Producer/project manager at the BBC Academy of Fast Train, the U.K.'s largest free training day for professional freelancers working in media.Achievements include:• Delivering the first Fast Train Scotland and Fast Train Cymru events, simultaneously and remotely.• Bringing together high-profile industry leaders from national and regional broadcasters, production companies and independent regulators, to form a steering group. Members included BAFTA, BBC, ITV, Channel 4, BECTU and Creative Skillset.• Managing communications with a large range of key stakeholders including the steering group, BBC directors, national communications (e.g. Broadcast magazine, the Guardian newspaper/online).• Introducing pilot programmes for students and new entrants to the industry, never before offered at Fast Train.• Managing teams in preparation of and during the events. Show less

    • Director, BBC Shorts
      • Feb 2008 - Dec 2013

      Co-founder and director of the BBC SHORTS Film Festival, hosted by Francine Stock (The Film Programme, BBC Radio 4). Responsible for:• Securing funding for the initiative to develop BBC staff; pitching and reporting to Alan Yentob, director of Creativity for the BBC.• Film selection, scheduling and communication with the filmmakers.• Producing and co-ordinating the events.

    • Broadcast Technology Trainer
      • Sep 2011 - Jun 2013

      Lead of the BBC Women in Engineering and Young Technologists initiatives, including building external partnerships, representing the BBC at UK and EC conferences and simultaneously producing and delivering nation-wide events and films.Trainer for the BBC Academy, training staff in new production workflows and systems for the BBC move to purpose-built modern broadcasting and media centres across the U.K.Responsibilities and achievements include:• Outlining new technical modules (practical and theoretical); gathering information; writing course material and delivering packages face-to-face and online• Producing and presenting films for training and corporate promotions• Managing and advising on internal pan-BBC and external-facing BBC events, including setting up the inaugural Radio Technology Masterclass, in partnership with The Radio Academy and Creative Skillset, putting together Memoranda of Understanding Show less

    • Engineer
      • Sep 2006 - Sep 2011

      Broadcast engineering and support, involving:• Support of on-air studios and production teams across the BBC’s national and local radio and television networks.• Working in very high-pressure and high-profile situations with colleagues across the BBC and of various grades, including senior producers and management.• Required to make on-the-spot decisions, acting with understanding and tact.• Methodically and sensitively fault-finding, devising solutions and implementing temporary and long-term solutions; applying a pragmatic approach and working to tight SLAs (Service Level Agreements).• Mentoring and supervising of engineering trainees. Show less

    • Trainee Broadcast Engineer
      • Sep 2004 - Sep 2006

      Achieving BBC Engineer Qualified status following:• Theoretical and practical training at BBC Wood Norton training centre.• On-site placements in various engineering teams in BBC Radio Resources, including: the Master Control Room, BBC Events Team (specifying, implementing and running live technical event services), project management and delivery, commissioning, testing and acceptance or new technical infrastructure installations, specialist (3rd line) support and front line (1st and 2nd line) support of technology in live production areas, including studios and edit suites.• On-going assessment by mentors and supervisors on base and by technical trainers and instructors on training courses.• Gaining Network+ qualification. Show less

  • Independent/various
    • Short Film Curator
      • May 2009 - Jun 2013

      Curate for and advise at various international film festivals, including: • Curator, Festival of British Cinema, Hay-on-Wye • Judge and presenter at Limelight Film & Arts Awards • Curator and advisor to the Short Film Festival, Hither Green Arts Festival • Guest speaker, St. John’s International Women’s Film Festival Curate for and advise at various international film festivals, including: • Curator, Festival of British Cinema, Hay-on-Wye • Judge and presenter at Limelight Film & Arts Awards • Curator and advisor to the Short Film Festival, Hither Green Arts Festival • Guest speaker, St. John’s International Women’s Film Festival

  • Showcase55
    • Promoter and Event Producer
      • Mar 2005 - Nov 2009

      Promoter and Event producer, Showcase55: Feb 2005 – Dec 2007 Weekly live music event and podcast. Responsible for: • Selecting and booking artists and bands for weekly events across various venues, liaising with bands, agents and management. • Producing Showcase55 events, including special film and video events. • Liaison with venue management, local councils and residents associations. • Running the websites and uploading music and web content. • Updating and maintaining the online artists’ database. Show less

  • Raindance Film Festival
    • United Kingdom
    • Entertainment Providers
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Volunteer Co-Ordinator
      • Sep 2009 - Oct 2009

      Co-ordinating and supervising volunteer shifts at the 2009 festival. Co-ordinating and supervising volunteer shifts at the 2009 festival.

Education

  • University of Cambridge
    Master of Engineering (MEng), Engineering
    2000 - 2004
  • Manchester High School for Girls
    1993 - 2000

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