Aradhna Tayal Leach
Aradhna is a strategic consultant and leader in media, events and engagement. She brings together extensive experience in the entertainment, arts and technology sectors, with a passion for industry development to better reflect, represent and influence society. She is a regular speaker at industry events and has both chaired and hosted high-profile panels and conferences.
Aradhna is Managing Director of The Radio Academy, the UK charity to promote and celebrate excellence in audio through supporting professionals working across the sector. She is also Director of Radio TechCon, the UK’s audio and radio technology conference.
Formerly at the BBC and through her consultancy Clockhouse Media, Aradhna has led events, initiatives and strategies across the creative industries. Her portfolio includes BBC Shorts, OKRE Summit, Creative Cities Convention, the Film and TV Charity, the Worldwide Association for Women Journalists and Writers, AudioUK, Sadler’s Wells and the National Theatre.
A former trustee of The Radio Academy, Aradhna was awarded their Fellowship in 2020 for her services to audio. She is trustee of WAC Arts, committee member of the Royal Television Society, London and former Chair of the Jury for their student awards.