Abigail Lorden Leonhard
VP & Publisher, Hospitality Technology. Co-Founder, Restaurant Technology Network
Abigail Lorden Leonhard is a skilled strategic brand leader, with extensive experience in technology, consumer, and business trends for hotels and restaurants. She has been the Vice President & Publisher of Hospitality Technology (HT) magazine for several years, where she leads all business initiatives, content strategy, partnerships, marketing, and revenue for the HT portfolio. Abigail is also the co-founder and leader of the industry-first membership community Restaurant Technology Network (RTN), to drive standards development and collaboration. Abigail's background as HT's editor-in-chief for more than 10 years gives her extensive insight into consumer and B2B technology trends for the hospitality industry. She is a tenured leader, with experience launching new brands, creating market buy-in, and driving revenue.
Additionally, Abigail has launched various industry events and is experienced in spearheading research and analysis to advance the hospitality industry. She leads a talented team of editors, revenue drivers, researchers, marketers, and community influencers at EnsembleIQ, a B2B media firm headquartered in Chicago, Il. Abigail studied Communication at Rutgers University and resides in Maryland with her husband and daughter.