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Benjy Leslie

Enthusiast · DISC type i
Investor at Eastbourne Borough Football Club
📍 London, England, United Kingdom

Benjy Leslie is the founder and CEO of Connect Management, an agency specializing in influencer marketing. He began his career selling advertising for the travel industry before founding his own companies, Evolve Media Group and Connect Management, where he pairs top brands with creators to build successful campaigns.

Outside of work, he is heavily involved in philanthropy, serving on the advisory board for BBC Children in Need and sponsoring Goals for G. O. S. H. , a charity for Great Ormond Street Hospital. He is also an investor and sponsor for the Eastbourne Borough Football Club, reflecting his passion for sports.

Instead of using a traditional recruitment platform, he found and hired his very first employee from a poker group chat.

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Experience
9 Years
Current Role
Investor
Job Level
Leadership
Location
London, England, United Kingdom
Personality Overview

How Benjy shows up

Optimistic
Amiable & Agreeable
Non-Confrontational

They are generally friendly, so be careful when relying on their word. Unlike D or C types, they are convinced more by stories and testimonials. They are more about building relationships than just cutting deals.

Priorities

Topics Benjy cares about

Influencer Marketing
As the Founder of Connect Management, his core business is pairing brands with relevant social media influencers to create high-impact campaigns for clients like Kim Kardashian.
Creator Economy
His company's mission is to help creators monetize their content and build sustainable careers, as demonstrated by his work with viral stars like Grime Gran.
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Career

Work history

7-2023
Investor
Eastbourne Borough Football Club
4-2023
Commerical Advisory Board
BBC Children in Need
5-2020
CEO
Connect Management LTD
5-2020 - 8-2020
Director; Targeted Advertising
Ink - we are travel media
9-2019 - 5-2020
Manager; Selamta Magazine - Ethiopian Airlines
Ink - we are travel media
In the press

Media appearances

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Education

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Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Influence (I)

Influence (I) reflects the degree to which a person prefers to work by influencing or persuading others. Those scoring high tend to be people oriented, motivated by social recognition and building relationships.

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