Leo Quinn
Login to view DISC.Leo Quinn is the Executive Chairman of WHSmith, appointed in 2026 to lead a corporate turnaround. He previously served for a decade as Group Chief Executive of Balfour Beatty. Renowned for his expertise in business transformation, he has also been the CEO of QinetiQ and De La Rue, creating significant shareholder value.
He is the founder of The 5% Club, a charitable organization dedicated to creating “earn and learn” opportunities for young people to address skills shortages and youth unemployment. This reflects his deep commitment to investing in the next generations workforce and tackling poverty through skills development.
He was awarded the prestigious Pavior’s Medal for Excellence by The Worshipful Company of Paviors, an ancient London livery company.
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