Danny Leeds 

Co-Founder and Co-Managing Director 

My Areas of Specialism 

  • Governance, Board Advisory, and Succession Planning – Strengthening board effectiveness, leadership structures, and future-proofing organisations with robust governance and talent strategies.

  • Strategic and Organisational Transformation – Driving large-scale change initiatives that align strategy, culture, and operations to enhance agility, resilience, and long-term success.

  • Culture Change and Transformation – Embedding high-performance cultures by aligning leadership, values, and behaviours with strategic priorities to foster engagement and adaptability.

  • Operational Excellence and Business Optimisation – Enhancing efficiency, streamlining processes, and ensuring organisations operate with clarity, agility, and excellence.

  • Portfolio, Programme, and Project Management – Leading complex, high-stakes initiatives with structured execution, ensuring alignment, efficiency, and tangible outcomes.

  • Executive, Team, and Individual Coaching – Providing bespoke coaching solutions that unlock potential, enhance decision-making, and drive high-performance leadership at all levels.

  • Training Design, Development, and Delivery – Crafting impactful learning experiences, from workshops to full-scale leadership academies, ensuring skills and knowledge translate into real-world impact.

Danny is driven by a deep commitment to supporting organisations and individuals in reaching their full potential. With a career spanning the education, charity, sport, and commercial sectors, he has cultivated a wealth of experience in strategic leadership, governance, organisational transformation, and leadership development. As Founder and Managing Director of Strategiq Advisory Group, Danny brings a unique blend of strategic acumen and hands-on expertise to help organisations navigate complexity, achieve sustainable growth, and drive meaningful change.

Danny has held pivotal roles such as Head of Business Transformation and Change, where he spearheaded large-scale initiatives to helped adapt to dynamic market landscapes, optimise operational efficiency, and future-proof the business. His deep understanding of organisational dynamics and change management strategies enables him to orchestrate seamless transitions, foster innovation, and enhance business resilience.

Danny’s expertise extends into corporate governance and board leadership, ensuring organisations are structured, resilient, and strategically aligned for long-term success. As a Director and Member of the Board at Haslemere Community Rugby Club, Danny plays a critical role in shaping club governance, succession planning, and strategic decision-making. His work includes guiding leadership transitions, ensuring board effectiveness, and aligning the organisation’s long-term vision with sustainable growth strategies.

In addition to his governance role in sport, Danny provides board advisory and governance support to organisations across sectors, equipping leadership teams with the insights, frameworks, and best practices needed to enhance board effectiveness, risk management, and compliance structures. His expertise in succession planning ensures that organisations have a strong leadership pipeline, mitigating risk and preparing them for the future.

As a seasoned Leadership Development Specialist, Danny has been instrumental in nurturing talent and cultivating high-performing leadership teams. His bespoke approach to coaching and training empowers individuals to unlock their full potential and drive organisational success. His Level 7 Qualification in Strategic Leadership and Management from Sussex Business School enables him to craft tailored leadership solutions, while his Level 5 Coaching Professional Apprenticeship with BPP underscores his dedication to staying at the forefront of coaching methodologies.

Danny is a Member of the Institute of Leadership and the European Mentoring and Coaching Council, ensuring his practice is informed by cutting-edge research, best practices, and global leadership insights. His deep expertise in succession planning, executive coaching, and leadership pipeline development ensures that organisations are equipped with strong, future-ready leaders.

Danny’s ability to bridge strategy with execution has made him a trusted advisor to organisations navigating complexity and change. His experience across business transformation, leadership development, governance, and organisational design allows him to tailor bespoke solutions that drive sustainable success.

With a proven track record of guiding organisations through complex challenges, strengthening board leadership, and unlocking the full potential of teams, Danny is poised to lead Strategiq Advisory Group in delivering world-class strategic, governance, and leadership solutions—helping organisations achieve resilience, adaptability, and long-term success.