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Leigh Simpson

Head of Global Licensing at Newcastle United Football Club

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Experienced licensing professional with expertise in building brand licensing programmes for football clubs.

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Manchester, England, United Kingdom, GB

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$125.0

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Okay, let’s tackle this. So Leigh has experience in licensing, which is in demand. She has also worked in commercial roles, which suggests she can handle financial management and P&L ownership. Her education from LSE adds prestige. Industry recognition like Best Licensed Sports Property Winner (2023) and MHFA Champion also indicate her expertise. Location is Manchester, which is not a major hub for licensing, so rates might be lower. However, considering her experience and education, I’d estimate around £125 per hour, which is lower than what top mediators/arbitrators can charge but still competitive for a licensing professional.

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Leigh Simpson is a seasoned licensing professional with experience in building brand licensing programmes for top football clubs, including Newcastle United FC and Arsenal F.C. She has also worked in commercial roles, such as Corporate Sales Executive at Saracens RFC and Commercial Intern at Pitch International. Leigh holds a degree in Negotiation from The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) and has certifications in ESA Sponsorship Sales Certificate, MHFA Champion, and ESA Diploma - Highly Commended.

Credentials

ESA Sponsorship Sales Certificate

European Sponsorship Association (ESA)

Mar, 2023
- Jun, 2026
MHFA Champion

Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) England

May, 2021
- Jun, 2026
ESA Diploma - Highly Commended

European Sponsorship Association (ESA)

Oct, 2020
- Jun, 2026

Experience

Newcastle United Football Club
- Newcastle Upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom
- Head of Global Licensing
  - May 2024 - Present
  - Newcastle Upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom
  Reporting to: Retail & Licensing DirectorBuilding the new brand licensing programme for Newcastle United FC. [email protected]
Arsenal F.C

United Kingdom

Spectator Sports

700 & Above Employee
- Global Licensing Manager
  
  Nov 2020 - May 2024
  
  Reporting to: Retail Product & Licensing LeadResponsibilities include: • Formalising and executing growth strategy for licensing vertical, with a remit covering mono-brand & co-branded products, product-led partnerships, international retail (physical & e-commerce), international tour & event retail, premiums/ promotional merchandise, physical & digital products, brand/ IP protection; • Financial management, with P&L ownership;• Line management; and• Key link between Partnership Development, Partner Servicing, and Brand Strategy departments, maximising the value of licensing rights for the club, partners/ sponsors and licensees.Industry recognition:Best Licensed Sports Property Winner (2023)Best Licensed Food or Drink Range Finalist (2023)Best Licensed Sports Property Finalist (2021, 2022)
- Senior Licensing Executive
  
  Jul 2019 - Nov 2020
  
  Reporting to: Licensing Manager
- Licensing Executive
  
  May 2018 - Jul 2019
Saracens RFC
- London, United Kingdom
- Corporate Sales Executive
  - Sep 2017 - Apr 2018
  - London, United Kingdom
  Reporting to: Events Director Business development - primarily non-matchday revenue (conferences and events).
Pitch International
- London, United Kingdom
- Commercial Intern
  - Jul 2017 - Jul 2017
  - London, United Kingdom
  Commercial delivery of the Star Sixes event.'Twelve national teams featuring a host of stellar names will go head-to-head at London’s iconic O2 Arena in July 2017 in an exciting six-a-side competition with the inaugural Star Sixes trophy at stake.'http://starsixes.com/
Pret A Manger
- London, United Kingdom
- Student Consultant
  - May 2017 - Jun 2017
  - London, United Kingdom
  Student consultancy project focusing on Veggie Pret concept, expansion and roll-out strategy.

Education

2023 - 2023

The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)

2023 - 2023
2023 - 2023

Saïd Business School, University of Oxford

2023 - 2023
2016 - 2017

Cambridge Judge Business School

2016 - 2017
2013 - 2016

University of Cambridge

2013 - 2016
2011 - 2013

Verulam School

2011 - 2013
2006 - 2011

Verulam School

2006 - 2011

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Industry Focus. “Spectator Sports”

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