Consultancy Leon thrives on offering innovative solutions to organisations and individuals seeking to build a lasting legacy. A trusted advisor to sports Leagues, Associations, Athletes and Brands, over two decades Leon has worked with sport’s biggest names including Yaya Toure.
Equity Leon is committed to creating an industry that is accessible to all. From co-founding the Football Black List, to establishing the Black Collective of Media in Sport (BCOMS) and Sports Peoples’ Think Tank (SPTT). His expertise has been sought after by stakeholders such as the Black Equity Organisation (BEO) and Sky’s Diversity Advisory Council.
Filmmaking Leon has over 20 years’ experience creating films, campaigns and documentaries for broadcasters including BBC and ITV. Collaborating with some of the world’s biggest stars including David Beckham, Lionel Messi, Usain Bolt and Neymar, Leon’s work has reached audiences across all platforms.
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2001
Begins work in sports industry as Kick It Out’s Media and European Relations Officer
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2008
Joins BBC Sport and becomes Reporter, Presenter and Film-maker
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2009
Founder of BCOMS (Black Collective of Media in Sport)
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2009
Co-Founder of Football Black List
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2011
Co-Director and Producer on documentary, ‘Usain Bolt: the fastest man that ever lived’ for BBC TV
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2012
Feature Reporter at London Olympics 2012 for BBC TV
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2013
Co-Founder of the Sports’ People’s Think Tank
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2014
Launches Refresh Sports Consultancy and Productions
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2015
England Reporter for ITV Sport
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2016
Euro 2016 Reporter for ITV Sport
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2018
Points of Light award for BCOMS work from Prime Minister
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2020
Becomes the Vice Chair of the Sports Journalists’ Association
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2021
Awarded MBE for services to Diversity in Sports and the Media
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2022
Joins the PGMO (Professional Game Match Officials) Board as an advisor
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2023
Receives a Black Cultural Archives (BCA) Future Leader Award
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2023
Named in Top 25 Black Entrepreneurs to Watch by UK Black Business Show
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2024
Becomes a Trustee of the Black Equity Organisation (BEO)
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2024
Awarded the Freedom of the City of London
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2024
Awarded an Honorary Doctorate by the University of Portsmouth
