Leigh Hokama
Leigh Hokama
Leigh Hokama is a highly experienced market researcher with an extensive background spanning over various roles in the financial industry. Hokama studied at Purdue University, gaining a Bachelor of Science in Management, a Master of Science, and a Doctor of Philosophy.
Hokama began their career at Insights by Kantar before working as a Research Specialist at J.D. Power. Then they moved on to hold various positions at Wells Fargo, including Vice President of Market Research and Vice President of Social Media Analysis. Before joining Silicon Valley Bank, they worked as a Manager of Market Research and later as a Senior Manager of Market Research at Wells Fargo.
At Silicon Valley Bank, Hokama held the position of Lead and later Director of Client Insights. In their position, they used their knowledge of market research to influence business strategies and provide key insights to the organization's growth.
Hokama's areas of expertise include market research, social media analysis, retail banking and finance, and client experience. They are a driven professional, always seeking new challenges to pass on their experience and knowledge to the organizations they work with.