Leila McKenzie-Delis 💃🏻

“Leila provided an inspiring keynote for our London team. Leila is super engaging, very knowledgeable and passionate, and has some great practical insights to move the dial in this really important area! Looking forward to continuing the discussion with Leila.”

“Dear Leila, I wanted to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude for the incredible opportunity to serve as your Executive Assistant, albeit temporarily. As my contract ends this month, I find myself reflecting on the remarkable journey I've had in this role. Working with you has been an enriching experience, one that has honed my professional skills and provided invaluable insights, and for that, I am genuinely thankful. In addition to the professional growth, I've had the privilege of forming wonderful friendships within the team and building connections that I believe will last well beyond my time here. As my time here draws to an end, I want to assure you that I value our professional relationship and look forward to the possibility of working together again. Our paths are bound to intersect, and I eagerly anticipate the chance to reconnect in the future. And I must emphasize that your kindness has made a significant impact on my experience here. Your support and consideration have not gone unnoticed, and I deeply appreciate it. I'd also like to take this moment to wish you and your family all the best. May the future bring you continued success, happiness, and fulfillment. Once again, thank you for this significant chapter in my professional journey. It has been a pleasure working for and with you. Warmly,”

“As non exec Chair of Dial Global in its early days, Leila’s dynamism, openness and inclusivity were refreshing and a great example of how an entrepreneur can build a purpose driven business through sheer energy and connection, while staying close to its fundamentals.”

“Leila is a passionate, driven entpreneur who truly cares about making her businesses the best they can possibly be. I spent about 3 and a half years working for Leila across both LMA and Dial Global, and would heartily recommend her as a boss, and also as a standout individual to approach if you need support with any aspect of DIBE.”

“Leila attended one of our HR Conferences as a DE&I speaker and was super inspirational in sharing her own personal story. Her passion, enthusiasm and sheer drive to move the dial in this space was incredible. She was able to create a space of psychological safety where others felt comfortable to share their own story which was very powerful. I would absolutely recommend Leila if you are a business looking to inspire, motivate and encourage your employees to come along on the journey.”

“Leila is a remarkably good presenter. She is so fiercely passionate about sharing her vision for diversity and inclusion that it takes her infectious on screen energy to another level. A hugely impressive thought leader who knows how to own the room, maintain presence and contribute in a big way with confidence and clarity whether it be in front of a live audience, hosting her own podcast or simply in person. Leila is one to watch in every sense and it's been such a privilege to be there at the start of her presenting journey as a coach and mentor. Sally Gray MBE”

“I've had the privilege of getting to know Leila over the past 3 years. Her passion and unwavering commitment to DE&I is second to none. Leila has pored through data to get the facts about what is driving the lack of equality and is driving meaningful, sustainable change through her work at DIAL. Leila is great at building partnerships and bringing people together to deliver on aggressive but achievable targets, hence making the world better, one step at a time! Thanks Leila for your exceptional leadership in this space; you are driving much needed change!”

“Leila’s tenacious and entrepreneurial approach to her work, life and play constitute that which makes her a truly inspirational leader. Having worked with Leila, both as an external client and an internal employee, I can safely say that she is one of the giants of the industry. She has and always will be, a mentor and a true friend. ”

“Entrepreneurial genius is the phrase that comes to mind when I look to describe Leila. I have had the tremendous luck to have worked for her over the last two years as she has built DIAL Global and the McKenzie-Delis Foundation from the ground up. I admire her brave leadership and passion to make the world a more diverse and equitable world and her bold tenacity to never listen to the naysayers. She has exceptional intelligence and is both thoughtful and decisive. Her neurodiversity brings creativity, flair and pace to her ideas, visions and goals – ensuring she is one step ahead of everyone around her. Her big heart and generosity make her a truly empathic and authentic leader who cares deeply about her team. It is an honour to work for her and be part of this journey.”

“I have had the pleasure of knowing Leila for over 3 years now and I am constantly blown away by her passion and determination to drive change and achieve her goals. What she has achieved over the past 2 years leading DIAL Global is inspiring. She is a supportive, compassionate and authentic leader which are such hard to find traits in a leader, and I am so grateful for the opportunities she has given me as part of the team which have been pivotal in my personal and professional growth. Thank you!”

“It has been a pleasure to get to know Leila. Her passion and drive to find ways to facilitate change specific to Diversity and Inclusion in the workplace is inspiring! Leila is a fantastic speaker who talks from her heart and brings perspective to the conversation.”

“Leila is an incredible leader who puts 120% into everything she does. What I admire most is her natural ability to connect and make connections across many different businesses which she does with such ease and grace. A role model for inclusion at its best. DIAL Global has taken us all by storm the pace, creativity and impact it has had over the past few years. Living proof that Leila and the team can't be under estimated or taken for granted in any way they have made a difference on so many levels. You have to be a certain type of leader and founder to move at the pace they have and achieve what the team have in this relatively small window of time. Cue Leila authentic, charismatic. creative and inclusive! Resetting the bar in this space for sure...Look forward to continuing to support you and the team in any way! C”

“Leila is authentic, sincere, passionate about people and creating equality for all people. I have worked with Leila on a few fronts as we embark on some mutual interests, we have also been on each other's podcasts. In my dealings with Leila, I find her to be highly professional, conscientious and caring for those who experience challenges in the workplace and society on the whole. Leila is a pioneer who is forging her path in a field that can sometimes pay more lip service than action in creating inclusion and diversity but, Leila has a unique lived experience, so her work and implementation come from a deep sense of conviction. I do not hesitate to recommend Leila as a leader and is also a really warm and engaging podcast host.”

“So not normally one to post much but I did want to share my experience of my recent recruitment process. I imagine many of you like myself get a regular flow of approaches, some good but some downright awful - no follow up, no responses etc. I must say from the very first call the professionalism of Leila McKenzie-Delis and her Team has been outstanding. Everything you could wish for in those emotional, stressful periods. Regular contact along with plenty of supporting material to help the process. Thanks Leila you made it all so much easier. #recruitmentprocess #outstanding”

“Leila exudes professionalism and has a candid take on offering opportunities for candidates in senior management. She has been most helpful whilst also not only being a recruiter for my current position but I can also honestly say, a friend. The personal touch associated with her work is what makes the difference!”

“Leila expansive range of contacts within industry across many sectors enables her to think where best I would be suited. She managed both myself and the recruiting company through the process, keeping everyone informed and ensuring that the fit was correct. I couldn't recommend her more highly.”

“Leila hired me for my first role at Loft Talent Acquisition and has been a mentor for me throughout my whole career so far. Her work ethic, grit, determination for success and knowledge within her industry is inspiring. I count myself lucky for the opportunities she gave to me earlier in my career. ”

“Leila has a very broad network of c suite contacts,and has placed me once, and supported me on pro-active searches on several occasions.. She is highly tenacious and can be relied upon to deliver.”

“Leila very kindly stepped in at the 11th hour to support our International Women's Day Conference after we reached out to the IOD. She is passionate, driven and a keen desire to help others. She reached out to her network and together with another fantastic speaker co-hosted a masterclass on "Building and sustaining a diverse and inclusive culture in the boardroom" Not only that but Leila raced back from an early London meeting to get back to Chester to make sure she was there too. She has been incredibly supportive and I'm so pleased we have connected.”

“Leila is very smart, she listens and understands what needs to happen in order to effect change. I have worked with her on different projects and her clarity of vision and ability to mobilise large teams into action, leads me to believe she will be ever more successful as her career and her ambition grows.”

“Leila is a very intelligent, personable, professional and well-connected individual. She has an excellent network of senior contacts with the industry and has been generous in connecting me to some of them to help grow our network of volunteers for Working Options. Leila has also very kindly invited me to her fantastic events that showcase and discuss the importance of diversity and inclusion in the industry and brings together a great mix of individuals to talk about topics that need to be addressed. Leila also acts as a volunteer speaker for Working Options, a charity that aims to help young people realise their full potential and she shares her top tips and advice on how to be ready for the world of work and be successful. ”

“Thank you for a lovely evening last night, it was very interesting to hear more about Artificial Intelligence in the Retail Capacity. Fantastic event, great speakers and highly informative. Leila is an outstanding person with exceptional dedication to her work. Highly talented and incredibly diligent. It’s been a pleasure working with and knowing Leila. ”

“Leila is a breath of fresh air in the recruitment industry: she is singularly focused on the food sector and the level at which she works. She is a useful contact for anyone senior in the food industry. However her commitment to her work is such that she was prepared to speak to a group of recent graduates at MDS Ltd (a recruitment and training programme for the food industry) and give them advice about making future career choices. She is particularly interested in helping businesses achieve diversity.”

“I have known Leila for many years and find her to be a professional, hard working and tenacious individual. I have spoken at one of Leila’s Diversity & Women in leadership events for executives and know that she has a strong network from senior management to board level. I would not hesitate to recommend Leila to anyone looking to recruit at executive level onto their boards or to bring diversity and inclusion into their business. Leila McKenzie Associates provide a bespoke, personal service and really do care about their long term relationships with both clients and candidates.”

“Leila provided me with a really personal service, taking the time to understand my career needs and goals. Using her vast exec-level network, she was able to line up some great options for me, leading to a great new role for me!”

“Finding the right candidate is always a difficult task. Working with Leila has been a joy to find someone who wants to find the right person as much as I do. Leila’s commitment, effort and dedication was something I’d not seen before. Always at hand literally 24/7. I knew after our first meeting that we would get the right individual. Leila followed the brief and delivered instantly. What more could I have asked for. I will certainly be using Leila’s expertise again. ”

“Leila is a refreshing change from the norm when it comes to recruitment /executive search. Leila takes the time to talk to you and get to know your personality. It felt like I was speaking to a friend who was really interested in me, which in turn made me open up more giving far more insight into what makes me tick. This allows her to advise both clients and candidates of the best personality/cultural fit as well as skill/experience. Leila was on the ball, keeping in regular contact and keeping me informed. I would recommend Leila to companies looking to recruit as her personality, determination and abilities will result in you hiring fantastic individuals who really fit in your company. ”

“Leila placed me in 2016 and we have remained in contact since. She is very professional and has a deep understanding of the industry. Lelia is very personable and determined which helped greatly in my placement and also in the placement of a number of other colleagues. I would highly recommend Lelia for all aspects of recruitment. ”

“I learnt a lot from Leila whilst working for her as an Executive Researcher. It was my first role within recruitment and she let me have a lot of responsibility from the start whilst also providing me with plenty of training. I enjoyed the varied work and attending some of the fantastic events that were hosted by Leila and her network. Working with Leila helped in building my confidence in the work place and in communicating with senior professionals. I gained a number of skills that I now use everyday in my new position. Overall, I would recommend working with Leila for a hands-on, fast paced experience where you will learn a huge amount!”

“Leila is a first-class business operator who is passionate, sincere and puts people at the centre of everything. Going the extra mile on every brief, candour and delivering honest feedback are hallmarks of Leila's unique approach. I would thoroughly recommend her to any company or person in the Food & Beverage industry. ”

“A pleasure to work with and definitely one of the most passionate people I’ve come across, putting everything she’s got into each project and never lets you down. Leila’s my go to person. ”

“I started working for Leila in my first job after leaving school. I couldn't have asked for a better mentor. She constantly displayed a solid robustness and work ethic, of which I was able to learn from and apply even after leaving the role. Leila's passion and willingness to get things done separates her from others in her industry.  I'm confident that her dedication and different approach in recruitment will continue to see success. ”

“Leila gave me my first opportunity in recruitment and provided the platform for me to succeed in this industry. Leila is the most hard working and tenacious person I have ever met and a great example of the efforts and sacrifices that are required to succeed. ”

“Leila is a breath of fresh air! Energetic, Positive and massively focused. Her ability to place individuals into the right role, best profile fitting recruitment process at the right Co level via her network is impressive. I’d happily recommend Leila to any Company wishing to recruit new talent into their ranks; and moreover to any professional individuals wanting to stretch themselves and land their dream role.”

“Leila is a hard working recruitment professional, that invests significant and sincere efforts into her network and focus sectors. She has demonstrated an ability and interest to understand the needs of specialized business, and provided services from start to finish, with close follow up along the way. I appreciate her ability to understand the cultural fit between organisation and candidate.”

“A very talented, personable and well connected business professional. Sincerity and hard work are hallmarks of Leila's approach. You are in very safe hands with Leila and she always has you/ your business' best interests at heart. ”

“Leila is someone that I trust 100%. As a recruiter and a consultant she’s someone that gets the job done. Rarely do you meet someone so passionate and able to circumnavigate any obstacles for you. She’s a diamond in the rough. I rarely give out these sorts of recommendations. However in this case I didn’t even have a second thought. If you give her some of your time then it will probably be some of the most valuable thing you can do. I can’t say a lot more other than she’s a top business person that adds true value. No false promises from her. That’s my experience. Ian ”

“I have had the opportunity of working with LOFT Talent Acquisition and Leila McKenzie. This has been a great, positive experience. Leila is very dedicated and passionate about her work. She is very focused and pays attention to detail with all aspects of her work which sets her and LOFT Talent Acquisition apart from other search businesses. Leila is very supportive and hands on. She has a high level of empathy and is people oriented. Among her major strengths I can highlight the methodic way of working, the capability of making things happen and the excellence in customer relationship. I have been always pleased with her work and support during the time we have worked together. I would therefore definitively recommend anyone either client or candidate to work with LOFT Talent Acquisition and Leila McKenzie.”

“Leila and the team are LOFT Talent Acquisition are true professionals. After an initial discussion to outline my experience and my requirements for a new role, they were very prompt in proposing the types of roles that might fit. One or two such roles were in areas that I had not previously considered but were still very relevant and of interest. In the end I didn't get a job via LOFT Talent Acquisition- but that was not for the want of trying on their part. I would have no hesitation in recommending Leila and her team for their tenacity, trustworthiness and professionalism.”

“Working with Leila was excellant. She has a great understanding of your needs and how to to match your skills to any potential employer. She is diligant and always folows up on everything and she also phones you when she says she will. No detail is too small for her and Leila makes sure that everything is in place for you so that at any interview you can concentrate solely on the interveiw. The whole expereince of working with Leila was brillaint.”

“Having done work with Leila I am impressed with her work ethic, drive, integrity and commitment to linking the right candidates to the right positions in the right companies.”

“Outstanding individual student and group member. Always willing to outshine and strives to achieve success of the highest standard.”

“I would recommend Leila as someone who always gives 100%. She brings a high energy and competent service with her passionate and vibrant personality. Leila’s strengths lie in her ability to build relationships and her driven personality. She has succeeded where other consultants have failed and I'm looking forward to seeing what she brings to Kinetica in the future.”