Louise Leavey is an award winning, dynamic and inspirational technology and business transformation leader, recognised globally as a CIO100 2025 winner. A former Chief Information Officer at Metro Bank, she has also served as an Independent Non Executive Director and Board Advisor across several organisations. Louise currently serves as Director of Transformation – Change & Control at DUAL Group, where she leads complex, multi country organisational change and designs global digital and IT transformation strategies that align directly to business objectives and deliver measurable commercial outcomes. She is highly respected for her ability to simplify complexity, create compelling strategic vision, and unite diverse stakeholders around transformative programmes. With over 40 years of experience across major private and public sector institutions—including HMRC, Aviva, HSBC, and the EBRD—Louise brings deep expertise in technology leadership, digital strategy, commercial insight, and organisational performance. Her background in finance and commercial disciplines enables her to see the wider strategic picture while driving innovative, commercially creative solutions. Alongside her corporate leadership, Louise is committed to social impact. She is actively involved in charitable work in Indonesia, teaching female empowerment in a girls’ school, and serves as a CXO advisor to several innovative technology companies shaping the next wave of digital disruption. A recognised role model for women in technology, Louise is celebrated for her energy, passion, and track record of achieving remarkable results while championing diversity, inclusion, and the development of future tech leaders.