Leiths Education Senior Leadership Team

Maria Dunbar
Chief Executive Officer

Ben Blackburn
Director of Studies

Louise Kissane
Culinary School Director (Principal)

Harjit Singh
Director of Finance

Alistair Turner
Commercial Director

Discover how the Leiths Culinary Diploma can launch your career in food – join our webinar on Monday, 17 August 2026, 7–8pm.
Our team of passionate and experienced cookery teachers and professionals understands both the joys and challenges of teaching practical cookery. Many trained at Leiths themselves, bringing valuable insights from top teaching and culinary roles. We believe in creating a positive, caring cookery community where no question is too small, and every teacher and student is supported to achieve their very best.

Chief Executive Officer

Director of Studies

Culinary School Director (Principal)

Director of Finance

Commercial Director

Education Services Executive

Head of Education Services

Admissions & Recruitment Manager

In House Kitchen Porter

PA to CEO

Online Manager

Senior Teacher

Head of Procurement & Facilities

Teacher

Teacher

Communications & Marketing Executive

Business Development & Events Executive

Leiths List Manager

Head of People and Culture

Education Services Assistant

Head of Marketing & Admissions

Senior Teacher

Storeroom Assistant

Teacher

Digital Content Creator

Senior Teacher

Assistant Management Accountant

Senior Teacher

Senior Teacher

Education Services Apprentice
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