Emma Leung

Emma Leung, Senior Economic Development Consultant – Savills

Economic Development has always been a particular passion of mine since studying economics at school. Prior to university I was intrigued by the problem of homelessness in Manchester and sought to understand the process of creating a business case for temporary accommodation.

This led me to take Economics and Economic development at university and seek work experience within the sector. During this time, I was lucky enough to work on exciting projects such as researching the economic impact of MROs.

Since graduating, I have been working in the sector for 3 years. My day to day is ever-changing and ranges from data analysis to stakeholder consultations and client engagements. At Savills, we work on a wide range of projects including business cases, economic benefit assessments, evaluations, property market assessments, policy research and spatial plans.

In 2023, I was awarded the IED rising star award and I am grateful to be able to continue connecting with further IED members, particularly through the Early Career Network. I look forward to collaborating with like-minded individuals in the future to continue the role that Economic Development plays in the UK.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/h-emma-leung/