Meet Our Members

Meet some of our members and find out how they feel Leading Edge has benefited their career.

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James Beane

The Co-operative Group

HOW HAS BEING A MEMBER OF LEADING EDGE HELPED YOU?.................................. "For me, the real value of being a member of Leading Edge is the opportunity to keep myself up to date with change...

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Richard Wood

Nestlé

"The other real benefit is the networking opportunities and I particularly enjoy this side"

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James Howes

Northern Foods Frozen

WOULD YOU RECOMMEND JOINING LEADING EDGE TO OTHER PEOPLE?................... "Leading Edge is something that I encourage my workmates and company new starters to join, and I would really recommend it...

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Helen Snelling

Nestlé UK

HOW HAS BEING A MEMBER OF LEADING EDGE HELPED YOU?.................................... "Being a member of Leading Edge has helped me identify areas of personal development that are of interest to me ...

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Richard Stone

Stone Junction

"My clients take a positive view of my involvement with Leading Edge"

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Antonia Vaptzarova

Placement at TNS as a Market Analyst

"Leading Edge is listed on my CV - it will help show my skills and motivation"

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Sarah Bramall

Milkmedia

"Every time I come back from a Leading Edge event I share what I have learnt with my office and encourage my managers and colleagues to use the new skills I have learned"

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Brigid McKevith

Cereal Partners UK

"Leading Edge is perfect for anyone who wants to get ahead in the industry."

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Ben Rickard

Lactalis Nestlé Chilled Dairy

“Leading Edge has given me new skills and resources to help improve my performance, not only in the industry but also in business.”

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Craig Barnard

Sainsbury's

How has being a member of Leading Edge helped you? ...................... "The articles on the Leading Edge website and the free master classes provide me with a great forum to develop my industry kn...

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Rob Masters

Somerfield

“Leading Edge provides both an insight into the food and grocery industry and a fantastic opportunity to network with other industry professionals.”

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Gail Lindsay

Rich Products Ltd

WOULD YOU RECOMMEND JOINING LEADING EDGE TO OTHER PEOPLE? ............. "Yes! Leading Edge provides a depth of information and the facility to network with others from the industry. In fact I have en...

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Zoe Brown

Cadbury

“Leading Edge enables people to develop the necessary skills to do well in their career.”

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Sarah Wenke

dunnhumby

“Probably the greatest benefits are the events and workshops, as these provide relevant topics and sessions to really help develop my personal and professional growth.”

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Lotwina Farodoye

Castus UK Ltd

"Leading Edge helps me to keep informed of key industry hot topics through its programme of regular seminars - and the great thing is these seminars are absolutely free!"

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David Nelson

Coca-Cola Enterprises

WOULD YOU RECOMMEND JOINING LEADING EDGE TO OTHER PEOPLE?................. “I would definitely recommend joining to colleagues and friends as Leading Edge is a great way to learn more about the indust...

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