About Leslie
Leslie Doyle is an accomplished consultant/advisor known for her expertise in leveraging entertainment to raise funds and awareness for social causes. With over 20 years of experience working with Fortune 500 entertainment companies, cultural institutions, purpose-driven organizations, and artists/musicians, Leslie has become a sought-after advisor in cross-sector industries.
Leslie left her corporate career in the music industry in 1995 to answer a larger calling to make a difference in the world. She has developed award-winning programs and campaigns that have successfully raised millions of dollars and garnered global media coverage, generating significant support for important causes such as AIDS, social justice, human rights, poverty, climate change, arts, and education.
Currently serving as the Managing Consultant at Leslie B. Doyle Consulting, Leslie offers a diverse range of services in music business consulting, cause marketing, program development, and communications/public relations. Her impressive roster of past and present clients includes Grammy Award-winning Music Producer/DJ David Morales, DJ/Producer Terry Hunter, Sony Music, Opus Music Group, Tommy Boy Records, Dance Theatre of Harlem, Arthur Miller Foundation, Andean American Associations, The NY Society for Ethical Culture, and United Social Service Board.
Previously, Leslie served as the Managing Consultant for Lifebeat, the Music Fights HIV/AIDS organization from 2011 to 2016. Recruited by the Board of Directors for a second term, Leslie provided invaluable resources in management, development, fundraising, programming, marketing, and communications. Under their leadership, Lifebeat's initiatives achieved notable success, including the highly acclaimed Know Your Status Stage® which won the prestigious 2015 Gold EFFIE Award for best marketing and communication practices. Harnessing relationships with renowned artists such as Sam Smith, Coldplay, U2, Snoop Dogg, Juanes, and Macklemore, along with collaborations with major corporations and institutions, led to significant donations and in-kind services and helped raise global awareness of HIV/AIDS.
Prior to this, Leslie held the position of Interim Executive Director/Deputy Executive Director at the New York Society for Ethical Culture from 2002 to 2006. Working closely with the Board of Directors, they significantly expanded the organization's vision for programmatic activities, leading to increased public exposure and a 26% growth in membership. Leslie conceptualized and produced numerous large-scale public programs, attracting distinguished speakers and participants such as Al Gore, Paul Krugman, Kofi Annan, Norman Lear, Salman Rushdie, President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, Gloria Steinem, Nicholas Kristof, and Toni Morrison. These endeavors were made possible through strategic partnerships with like-minded organizations and major media outlets, resulting in co-sponsored programs that drove awareness and attendance.
Leslie began her career at Motown Records. Spotting an opportunity to develop a new revenue pipeline, she established the first dance music department for the label and achieved top-three market share ranking for 12-inch sales the U.S in one year. Subsequently, she headed the dance music department for A&M Records, and then established the first Crossover-Radio/Dance division at Elektra Entertainment, a Warner Music Group label.
Leslie is a passionate activist and global citizen. Her enduring loves include her husband Neal, Hip-Hop and Dance music cultures, travel, and the Caribbean Sea.
