Leonie Jarrett

As Business Accelerator Programs Associate Director Leonie leads the implementation of our business accelerator programs and supports social enterprises prepare to scale. Her role includes designing and launching new programs, stakeholder management, and working on the frontlines of participant engagement, program operations and facilitation.

Prior to joining Acumen, Leonie was working as a freelance consultant and completed communications and program management projects with impact funds Fair4All Finance and the Social Enterprise Support Fund. She previously held management positions at King’s College London’s Entrepreneurship Institute, School for Social Entrepreneurs, Na’atik Language and Culture Institute and was a founding team member of Drivers for Change.

Leonie is a Trustee at Fat Beehive Foundation and holds a bachelor’s degree in Social Policy from the University of Bristol.