Alumna named in Leeds & West Yorkshire Top 30 Under 30
Becky Holmes (Management 2020), Senior Social Strategist at Channel 4, has been named in the Leeds & West Yorkshire Top 30 under 30 list.
The awards, now in their sixth year, recognises individuals who have significantly contributed to organisations across the region and showcases, celebrates, and supports the best up and coming talent. As part of being named on the list, winners will also receive 12 months of development in line with the Leadership Excellence Acceleration Programme (LEAP), equipping each winner with the skillset to become a more effective leader.
Becky started at Channel 4 as an Assistant Social Media Manager. In being named on the list, Becky was recognised for her professionalism and diligence, as well as showing excellent leadership skills which have helped her to progress to her current role. She was recognised for her extensive knowledge in the branded space, from initial internal meetings through to publishing, optimising and reporting on all branded assets.
As a former student, Becky is also no stranger to the Leeds University Business School campus, regularly returning to campus as part of the Leaders in Residence programme to support students. Becky was most recently on campus last December, delivering a guest lecture on managing social media in 2025.
Speaking about being named in the Leeds & West Yorkshire Top 30 Under 30 2026 list, Becky said: “I am so excited to be one of the winners of the 2026 Top 30 Under 30 for Leeds and West Yorkshire. I’m extremely proud of my career path since graduating from Leeds University Business School, and I can’t wait to get started with the ongoing career support I will receive on this incredible programme through being named on the list.”
Dr Emma Gritt, lecturer in Information Management at Leeds University Business School said: “On behalf of Leeds University Business School I would like to say how immensely proud we are of Becky in being recognised for her achievements in being named in the Leeds & West Yorkshire Top 30 under 30, recognising her professionalism, leadership, and industry knowledge. Becky is an outstanding example of the contribution that our graduates make to our region and the prospects and opportunities that are available here with a degree from Leeds University Business School. It was also a pleasure to personally welcome Becky back to volunteer her time, knowledge, and expertise with current students through our Leaders in Residence programme, supporting the next generation while progressing through her own career.”
If you are interested in finding out more about our Leaders in Residence programme and volunteering your expertise, network, and skills like Becky, you can find out more on our website.
