Tayo Leigh

Prior to joining Social Finance in 2025 Tayo held senior roles with businesses including Sony Entertainment, Diageo Guinness and Rolls-Royce Group. At Clubhouse Studio, she built a full finance department from scratch, implemented rigorous controls, and developed a data-driven growth plan that positioned the business for a successful exit. At Marc Quinn Studio and Fox Linton, she navigated periods of acute financial challenge, securing funding, restructuring operations, and driving revenue growth.

Beyond her executive roles, Tayo co-founded Shortlist Africa to amplify African talent and is a trustee for MeWe360, bringing strategic financial insight to arts and cultural entrepreneurship. She is a CIMA-qualified accountant and holds a Masters in Innovation, Creativity & Leadership from Bayes Business School, where she also participated in the Global Women’s Leadership Programme.

Tayo’s strengths lie in turning financial challenges into opportunities—whether that means scaling teams, managing complex P&Ls, or designing innovative funding strategies.