Gijs Leenders

Gijs Leenders is a dedicated professional passionate about leveraging emerging technologies for positive impact and creating frameworks to address potential challenges.

Possessing an MSc in International Public Policy from UCL, Gijs is well-versed in policymaking, evaluation, qualitative and quantitative research methods, with a specialization in the AI domain.

His educational background includes a Bachelor of Arts in Honours International Development Studies and Management from McGill University and an International Baccalaureate from the International School of Lausanne.

Having worked in prestigious organizations like McKinsey & Company, Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS), NHSX, Google, and Nestlé S.A., Gijs has held various key roles such as Digital Strategy Growth and Governance Lead, International Best Practice and Engagement Lead, Senior Policy Advisor, and Account Strategist.