Alistair Marsden

Alistair Marsden is Head of Partnerships at Leela, bringing nearly 20 years’ experience in business development, strategy and commercial growth.

His career spans venture capital, investment and advisory roles, including work with Jenson Ventures, Built Ventures and CLIK Audio. He has also served as Chair and a founding member of The Fore’s North West Advisory Board, supporting innovative charities through funding, and strategic guidance.

At Leela, Alistair leads partnerships, channel growth and regulatory sales. He works closely with founders, investment managers and financial institutions seeking support with AR hosting, financial promotions and cross-border distribution. Combining commercial insight with a collaborative, relationship-led approach, Alistair helps clients navigate new markets, develop scalable strategies and build the partnerships needed to achieve sustainable long-term growth.