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    • Andrew Aldridge
    • Dr. Ali Alameer
    • Tom Cheesewright
    • Dr Penny Traynor
    • John Toon
    • Padmasini Dayananda
    • Jayden Patel
    • Joe Van Gelder
    • Lauren Birch
    • Angie Lloyd-Jones
    • Julie Burnage
    • Kate Longworth
    • David Gardner
    • Zahraa Murtaza
    • Sophie Zienkiewicz
    • Sohail Ashraf
    • Sam Booth
    • Simon Groom
    • Sourav Dey
    • Thorrun Govind
    • Tom Sharpe
    • Toby Sinclair
    • Mabel Sanchez Barrioluengo
    • Martin Leigh
    • Michael Jakubiak
    • Nicola Jones
    • Nicola McCormick
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    • Bruntwood SciTech
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    • The University of Manchester
    • Innovate UK Business Growth
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    • interactive investor
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Meet our 2023 Speakers

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Les Yates - eComplete
As the Strategy Director at eComplete, Les leads strategy across all divisions, including data insights, due diligence, and the growth agency. eComplete is an eCommerce growth partner and capital investor, they accelerate and transform eCommerce brands, powered by data analytics, international talent and eCommerce global infrastructure. 

With his comprehensive understanding of the eCommerce landscape, Les takes charge of developing strategies at both a singular level and the overall holistic business level to drive efficient and sustainable accelerated growth for clients.

With over 15 years of experience eCommerce. Les has worked with a diverse range of businesses, from startups to established companies generating over £100 million in revenue. His expertise spans multiple sectors and categories, allowing him to navigate the intricacies of different industries with ease.

With a keen eye for identifying opportunities and implementing effective strategies, Les has played a pivotal role in driving digital transformations for businesses aiming to scale. He has a proven track record of delivering exceptional results.

One of Les's notable achievements includes spearheading the growth of an electronic case business, taking it from inception to generating £0-£25 million in just three years on a global scale. Additionally, he successfully turned around a struggling business that had a revenue of £3 million and was operating at a £2 million loss. Through his strategic initiatives, he transformed it, generating revenue of £15 million and an impressive £2 million EBITDA.

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  • Home
  • Agenda
  • Tickets
  • Trailblazing Tech Award 2025
  • 2025 Speakers
    • Andrew Aldridge
    • Dr. Ali Alameer
    • Tom Cheesewright
    • Dr Penny Traynor
    • John Toon
    • Padmasini Dayananda
    • Jayden Patel
    • Joe Van Gelder
    • Lauren Birch
    • Angie Lloyd-Jones
    • Julie Burnage
    • Kate Longworth
    • David Gardner
    • Zahraa Murtaza
    • Sophie Zienkiewicz
    • Sohail Ashraf
    • Sam Booth
    • Simon Groom
    • Sourav Dey
    • Thorrun Govind
    • Tom Sharpe
    • Toby Sinclair
    • Mabel Sanchez Barrioluengo
    • Martin Leigh
    • Michael Jakubiak
    • Nicola Jones
    • Nicola McCormick
  • Sponsors
    • Aventive Group
    • Beever and Struthers
    • Bruntwood SciTech
    • University of Salford
    • The University of Manchester
    • Innovate UK Business Growth
    • TLT LLP
    • Summit
    • KAO Data
    • interactive investor
  • Watch TT24!
  • Contact Us
  • BLOG