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Graham A Leslie, Hon D.B.A. (born 1946) is a UK serial entrepreneur, philanthropist and mentor. His business interests include pharmaceuticals, construction, baby products, media and health care. He founded Galpharm International in 1982, along with his son Craig and steered the company to success as the UK’s biggest supplier of non-prescriptive medicine, before selling to the Perrigo Group for $88m in 2008. He helped, along with the local authority, to finance and create the Galpharm Stadium in Huddersfield, the first ever 25,000 all-seater soccer and rugby stadium in the world. He was awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Business Administration in November 2006.

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Business Portfolio

Following the acquisition of Galpharm by the Perrigo Group in 2008 for $88m, Graham has created interests in a number of successful businesses across a variety of sectors including lifestyle, construction, healthcare and media. He brings his wealth of experience and inspirational leadership to these businesses, steering them on course to success.
An ornament depicting Daffy Duck on his desk at Babyway International states - "Bigger, Better, Faster, Cheaper"

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Local Community

In 1989 Graham was elected to the Board of Huddersfield Town football club at a time when rugby league and football were in decline in the town. He served as chairman of the football club for a short time and determined to help the club and community by securing the future of football and rugby in the town.

Together with the then Leader of the Council, Sir John Harman helped to create the worlds first green-field 25,000 seat stadium for football and rugby.

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Business Mentoring

As a serial entrepreneur and business owner, Graham is keen to pass on his experience to young entrepreneurs and start up businesses. He devotes much of his time to mentoring young people both through the University of Huddersfield, where he holds a doctorate in business and on a one to one basis with a number of individuals.
He acts a mentor for artist Darren Baker, a project close to Grahams heart, due to his love of art.

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