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Ryan Leighton

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CEO at Leightons Opticians & Hearing Care
📍 Farnham, England, United Kingdom

As CEO, Ryan Leighton is transforming his 90-year-old family business, Leightons Opticians & Hearing Care. A graduate of Cranfield School of Management, he also founded The Hearing Care Partnership to integrate audiology services within independent optometry practices, aiming to future-proof the industry.

Outside of his executive roles, Ryan maintains a strong interest in business and management theory, following insights from institutions like Harvard Business Review and INSEAD. A British national, he currently resides in Switzerland.

Ryan is the third-generation CEO, being the grandson of the companys founder, H. O. Leighton. The business will celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2028.

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Experience
14 Years
Current Role
CEO
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Farnham, England, United Kingdom
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Family Business Transformation
As the third-generation CEO, he is focused on modernizing his family's company, respecting its heritage while preparing it for its 100th anniversary in 2028.
Independent Optometry
He founded The Hearing Care Partnership with the specific mission to help independent optometry practices thrive by integrating market-leading audiology services.
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Career

Work history

1-2011
CEO
Leightons Opticians & Hearing Care
7-2017
Founder CEO
The Hearing Care Partnership
1-2016
Member
The Supper Club
1-2011
Founder and business development
Leightons HearingCare
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Media appearances

Optrafair Interview: Ryan Leighton, CEO of Leightons Opticians & Hearing Care. Featured in Optician Online
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Education
2011 - 2011
Business Growth Programme
Cranfield School of Management
1995 - 1998
BA
Nottingham Business School
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