Leah S. Blank

In 2021, Leah S. Blank assumed the role of Director of Marketing at The Hardy Group. In 2023, Leah was invited to join the Advisory Committee, contributing her insights to assist the organization in making well-informed and strategic decisions, thereby fostering growth and development. Leah has also assumed the full responsibility of Radical Innovation, a competition that challenges the hotel industry to elevate the guest experience by calling for new ideas in design and operations. Radical Innovation was conceptualized by The Hardy Group in 2006.

Leading the charge in marketing, communications, public relations, events, and business development efforts for HARDY, Leah infuses the team with energy, creativity, and a profound understanding of the industry to both commemorate past successes and strategize for future endeavors. Her strategic marketing campaigns and communication initiatives are focused on both celebrating and fortifying the company’s growth, acknowledging individual accomplishments, and showcasing project milestones. Leah brings over 17 years of Marketing, Public Relations and Business Development experience and has a track record of creating high-performance teams, successfully creating and executing campaigns, growing the brand, and building the sales pipeline. She has worked alongside some of the biggest names in real estate, architecture, interior design, product design, media, and luxury. Her career began at the New York Design Center, spending 12 years creating marketing campaigns and events. Leah became Director of DNA Strategic Consulting, a marketing, branding, public relations, and business development firm. Leah transitioned to be the Director of Business Development & Marketing for MATTEC Interiors an Italian based manufacturer specializing in custom-made millwork and furnishings.

Actively participating in industry conferences and events, her involvement allows her to stay well-informed about industry developments, engage with existing clients, and explore opportunities to connect with new clients. Leah brings over 17 years of Marketing, Public Relations and Business Development experience and has a track record of creating high-performance teams, successfully creating, and executing campaigns, growing the brand, and building the sales pipeline. She has worked alongside some of the biggest names in real estate, architecture, interior design, product design, media, and luxury. From developers to architects to designers globally, Leah has harvested strategic marketing plans, produced successful events, generated invaluable connections, and celebrated the architecture, design, and real estate industry.

Leah graduated from University of Hartford with a BA and attended continuing education courses at NYU. Leah is an active member of ULI (Urban Land Institute), and holds the position of Co-Chair for Programming Committee of Women’s Leadership Initiative (WLI).