Isobel Leigh leads the operational management at Malao, the Meaningful Entertainment Studio. Previously, Isobel directed Watersprite International Film Festival, where she managed a team of over 120 people, grew its social media presence and expanded its mentorship programs.


Prior to Malao, Isobel worked in organizations across Peru and Spain. At Sony Music Entertainment Germany, she developed marketing campaigns for some of Germany’s most beloved family IPs, including Enid Blyton’s The Famous Five.

Her social conscience was shaped by her upbringing in Beijing, motivating her to scale and raise funds for numerous non-profit projects. Isobel holds a first-class degree in Modern and Medieval Languages and an MA from the University of Cambridge.