Leland is an American designer working at the convergence of creativity and business transformation. During his twenty-year career of leading companies to become industry powerhouses, he has developed battle-proven principles for accelerating growth with design thinking. He has built organizations honored as the most creative in the world, twice influenced federal legislation, and won every major global creative award with enviable financial results in tow. For these reasons, Leland earned recognition as a ‘Global 30 under 30’ (Campaign), ‘Young Influencer’ (AdAge), ‘Most Influential’ (HOW Magazine), and a World Economic Forum ‘Young Global Leader’. At 35, Leland became the Chief Creative Officer of Chobani—a multi-billion-dollar international Greek yogurt manufacturer. Overseeing a progressive scope of growth strategy, brand, consumer marketing and media, innovation and new ventures, he has redefined the role of a creative leader. In doing so, he has helped expand the company from a single-product manufacturer into a design-driven nutrition company offering a portfolio of purpose-driven products. If you are searching to find a creative edge to your business or trying to find a way of engaging your team or audience with design-led thinking, then it’s time to level up with Leland.