Leonard is the Founder and a Director on the Board of Genoa Design International Ltd. Leonard currently sits on the Marine Institute of Memorial University’s Industry Advisory Board, the Institute of Corporate Directors Newfoundland Chapter Executive Committee, the LearnSphere Board, the Atlantic Canada Aerospace & Defence Association Board of Directors, the MusicNL Board of Directors and the East Coast Music Association Board of Directors.

Leonard graduated from Acadia University in 1986 with a Bachelor of Arts and joined the Canadian Military as a Naval Officer in 1987, where he completed ten years of service. He possesses a Diploma of Technology in Naval Architecture and a Master’s Certificate in Project Management and is an ICD.D Certified Director.