Chris Leek
After dinner Talk
Chairman Mensa UK Chris Leek
A Mensan since 1978, Chris has represented the society at National and International level and, as spokesman, to National Press, TV and Radio. A member of the British Mensa board, roles have included International Chairman 2003-2007, British Mensa Chairman (8 yrs), and UK Representative on the International Board since 1998.
Graduating from UCW Aberystwyth, Chris trained as a marine biologist before moving into computing. After some years as an Analyst/Programmer for Whitbreads, the brewers, he moved on to work for BT in a range of capacities including setting up a Rapid Development Environment at BT’s Martlesham Labs, drawing up the Operational Systems Design for a successful contract bid worth several hundred million pounds, and working as Lead Designer on a number of BT’s flagship projects.
Interests include a lifelong love of Science Fiction, Scuba Diving, Bridge, Photography, renovating his 500 year old farmhouse, looking after a small herd of Alpaca, Horses, a Maine Coon and a German Shepherd, and spending time with his family. Chris met his wife, Kirsty, at an Irish Mensa gathering
37 years ago – for which he is forever grateful to the society. His two sons and daughter are all Mensa members, giving him plenty of first-hand experience of gifted youngsters. His major interest of course (apart from Kirsty!) is Mensa.
MENSA main purposes are:
- Identify and foster human intelligence for the benefit of humanity.
- Encourage research into the nature, characteristics and uses of intelligence.
- Provide a stimulating intellectual and social environment for members.