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Marjorie Leonidas

CEO

Taggstar

London, UK

Marjorie Leonidas

Vertex Pharmaceuticals

Sculptor Capital Management

Marjorie Leonidas’ Biography

Marjorie Leonidas is a dynamic entrepreneur and digital veteran with over two decades of experience in leading and scaling emerging technology businesses. She currently serves as CEO and board member at Taggstar, a technology innovator that is reinventing the future of retail by changing how consumers find, choose, and buy products online.

Since joining Taggstar in 2014, Marjorie has established the company as the global market leader in social proof. Under her leadership, Taggstar has transformed from a small start-up into a thriving business serving leading brands such as Argos, Marks & Spencer, Debenhams, Steve Madden, Living Spaces, Fabletics, Hugo Boss and many more. Driven by Marjorie’s laser focus on measurable results and customer success, Taggstar is widely recognized as the fastest way for retailers to boost conversion, increase engagement and reduce returns - delivering ROI within days.

Marjorie began her career in the Far East initially working for major global retailers before setting up her own garment agency across Hong Kong, Manila, and Sri Lanka and supplied major... Marjorie Leonidas is a dynamic entrepreneur and digital veteran with over two decades of experience in leading and scaling emerging technology businesses. She currently serves as CEO and board member at Taggstar, a technology innovator that is reinventing the future of retail by changing how consumers find, choose, and buy products online.

Since joining Taggstar in 2014, Marjorie has established the company as the global market leader in social proof. Under her leadership, Taggstar has transformed from a small start-up into a thriving business serving leading brands such as Argos, Marks & Spencer, Debenhams, Steve Madden, Living Spaces, Fabletics, Hugo Boss and many more. Driven by Marjorie’s laser focus on measurable results and customer success, Taggstar is widely recognized as the fastest way for retailers to boost conversion, increase engagement and reduce returns - delivering ROI within days.

Marjorie began her career in the Far East initially working for major global retailers before setting up her own garment agency across Hong Kong, Manila, and Sri Lanka and supplied major fashion brands such as Esprit and Guess Jeans.

She pivoted into technology at the start of the dotcom boom, ultimately serving at BT where she was instrumental in launching the company's Wifi business in the UK. Her efforts were critical during the London 2012 Olympic Games, helping them to become the 'most connected Games ever'.

Marjorie joined GlobalReach, a leading provider of Wifi connectivity, expanding the company's commercial reach and contributing to its milestone achievements, including deploying the first Wifi on the London Underground and Starbucks Wifi in North America.

Marjorie is committed to giving back and supports various charitable causes, including the Marylebone Project and Maggie's as well as supporting other charities on specific initiatives. READ MORE VIEW LESS

Marjorie Leonidas’ Background

Taggstar

CEO

Oct 2014 - Present

Founded in 2013, Taggstar helps online shoppers make better decisions by showing what others are buying in real-time. Their SaaS Cloud-hosted software is used by leading brands and retailers including Argos, Charles Tyrwhitt, Debenhams, Fabletics, Marks & Spencer, Steve Madden, The Very Group and many more.

Global Reach Technology Limited

Business Development Executive & Shareholder

Sep 2012 - Mar 2024

GlobalReach Technology provides high-performance Wi-Fi solutions for various environments, including smart cities, retail, transportation, maritime, aviation, and large venues. Their award-winning platform connects millions of users and devices, offering secure, reliable, and scalable wifi services. In March 2024 GlobalReach was acquired by ASSA ABLOY Global Solutions.

BT Group

BT Wi-Fi: Head of Wholesale, International Roaming & London Olympics 2012 Business Development

2003 - Sep 2012

BT Wi-Fi provides extensive public wifi services through over 5.5 million hotspots across the UK and Ireland. It offers reliable and secure internet access in locations like airports, hotels, and cafes, enhancing connectivity for BT and non-BT customers.

BT Group

BT Wi-Fi: Head of Site Acquisition

Apr 2003 - Jan 2006

In her role as Head of Site Acquisition for BT Wi-Fi, Marjorie negotiated and secured new sites and agreements with a range of venues including major hotel chains, airports, wireless cities and railway stations.

MagicButton.net

Sales Director

2000 - 2002

London, UK

MagicButton.net was a pioneering Affiliate Marketing company in the UK, launched at the dawn of online retail. It enabled merchants to create and manage partnerships with affiliates, driving sales, revenue, and Management Information Systems (MIS) between these partnerships.

Indigo

Founder

1988 - 2000

Hong Kong, HK

Arriving in Hong Kong with just a suitcase and a vision, Marjorie built her garment sourcing agency, Indigo, into a successful business with offices in Hong Kong, Sri Lanka and the Philippines. Working with high-profile brands such as Esprit and Walmart, she advocated for the importance of sustainability with the factories she worked with.

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Marjorie Leonidas’ Gallery

Marjorie Leonidas distributing food during Covid.

Marjorie Leonidas wearing a white shirt.

Marjorie Leonidas wearing a white shirt.

Marjorie Leonidas posing against a red background with her hands in her pockets.

Advisory Roles

Wireless Broadband Alliance

Chair of various Working Groups

The Wireless Broadband Alliance (WBA) addresses business and technical issues for its members through standards development, industry guidelines, trials, certification, and advocacy. Key initiatives include NextGen Wi-Fi, 5G, IoT, Testing & Interoperability, Roaming, and Policy & Regulatory Affairs.

Current Board Positions

Taggstar

Board Member

London, UK

Marjorie is one of the four members of Taggstar's board of directors.

Media

Marjorie Leonidas - Double digital conversion uplift with Michael Kors

Video

In this video Marjorie demonstrates how Taggstar's easy to integrate technology resulted in double digit uplift and conversion rates for their client, Michael Kors.

Awards & Recognition

London’s 15 Most Impressive & Successful CEOs in the Social Impact Space

May 2022

London, UK

Charitable Interests

Taggstar: Giving Back

Giving back is fundamental to Taggstar. With each new contract they sign, not only does the company benefit, but so do the diverse charities and causes their employees passionately support. Click on the Taggstar Logo to view some of the beneficiaries of the company's Giving Back Programme.

The Marylebone Project

Supporter & Fundraiser

London, UK

The Marylebone Project, based in Central London, provides life-changing services for homeless women. It is the UK's largest and longest-running centre of its kind, offering 112 beds and 24/7 support.

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Marjorie Leonidas’ Education

University of California, Berkeley

Political Economies of Industrial Societies, BA