Leanne de Main

Leanne is an experienced senior leader in Higher Education, currently as Associate Pro-Vice Chancellor and Deputy Dean at De Montfort University. She is a Principal Fellow with Advance HE (PFHEA), holds the CMBE with the Chartered Association of Business Schools, is a member of the British Academy of Management (BAM) and an Associate Member of the Association of Learning Technology (ALT). Leanne is a Peer Reviewer for the European Federation of Management Development (EFMD) supporting Business Schools globally in achieving EFMD accreditation. In January 2022, Leanne joined the Advisory Group for the QAA review of Business and Management Benchmark Statements.

Leanne researches teaching and learning, widening participation and opportunity in HE with a focus on access for working class students, commuting students and care leavers. Her latest book, 'Achieving Teaching Excellence' was released in November 2020.