Leslie Vickrey is a marketing expert and business advisor who found a niche in technology and talent as the head of marketing for Spherion’s technology division. She founded ClearEdge Marketing in 2006, which is now a go-to, fully integrated marketing agency for talent and technology firms.

Leslie’s impact far exceeds her day-to-day work as CEO. Passionate about the importance of diversity, Leslie is a frequent speaker on the topic and even co-founded ARA, an organization that seeks to attract, retain and advance women in technology – 6,000 people strong. She is part of the ASA’s Women in Leadership Council; was recognized as one of 100 of Chicago’s most compelling innovators and entrepreneurs; is part of the UIC Entrepreneurship Hall of Fame; and was named a Staffing Industry Analysts Top 50 DEI Influencer two years running. Leslie is the host of an executive women in recruitment podcast, TheEdge, and most recently launched a book called Together We Rise with 14 other staffing industry executives. Connect with Leslie @ linkedin.com/in/lvickrey.