Leon Archie brings over eight years of experience within innovation funding, currently serving as an Business Development Manager at FI Group. He specialises in complex sales cycles, solution selling, and the MEDDIC sales methodology, helping clients unlock value from R&D tax relief and grant opportunities.

At FI Group, Leon supports clients across diverse sectors, offering tailored advice on navigating UK innovation incentives and ensuring companies capitalise on available funding.

Prior Experience:

Business Development Manager at Manifest – spearheaded white-label lead generation for marketing agencies targeting brands like Coca-Cola and Cartoon Network.
Account Executive at Perkbox – achieved top sales performer status; worked with clients including Net-A-Porter, Zoopla, and the NHS.
Personal Banking Manager at Lloyds Bank – ranked in the top 5 national performers, building high-value customer portfolios.

Education:

BSc in Marketing and Media
London South Bank University