Leon is a Chartered Accountant and holds an Honours Degree in Accounting Science. Prior to joining Grit, Leon served as the Group Finance Director for an aviation group since 2004, where he gained significant financial and commercial experience across eight African countries, including Mozambique, Ghana, Kenya, Algeria, Ivory Coast, South Africa, Tanzania and Gabon. He continues to utilise his tax structuring knowledge and experience in operating in Africa to expand the asset base of the Group.