Douglas B. Leeds
Douglas B. Leeds (March 15, 1947 – May 9, 2011) was an advertising/media executive who was the founder and Chairman/
Leeds was a 1965 graduate of Worcester Academy and matriculated to Babson College. He served as a trustee for both.
Advertising & media career (1976–2011)
In 2006 Doug Leeds founded Storeboard Media, an indoor billboard company which holds the exclusive right to place advertising on security pedestals at the front entrance of over 19,000 retail chain stores (
Before founding StoreBoard Media LLC, Leeds was president and CEO of the award-winning point-of-purchase advertising firm, Thomson-Leeds Company, Inc. and worked with clients including
In developing numerous innovative merchandising concepts, Leeds was granted patents from the
Doug Leeds was active in the industry trade association, POPAI (Point of Purchase Advertising International), serving as vice chair of its board of directors and chair of numerous committees, including its Annual Conference and Marketplace Show at
The American Theatre Wing and other not-for-profit activities
Doug Leeds was an active board member of multiple not-for-profit educational, cultural and health organizations. He was known for his visible roll as President of The American Theatre Wing, which is the founder of The Tony Awards for excellence on Broadway. Leeds joined The American Theatre Wing in 1990, was elected Secretary/Treasurer in 1991 and vice-chairman in 2003. In his time with The American Theatre Wing Leeds chaired multiple committees including, Benefit, Finance, Grants, By-Laws and Strategic Planning. From 2004 to 2008 he served as president. From 2003 to 2008 he co-hosted Working In The Theatre, which is telecast on CUNY TV weekly in select markets. He also represented the organization as a member of the Tony Management Committee and the Tony Administration Committee.[12]
In 1983, with Chappy Morris and Christine Biddle, Leeds founded and chaired (1983–1999) The Lobby Gallery Associates at The
Leeds also served as a trustee of Guild Hall of East Hampton, The Checkerboard Foundation and The Frick Council of The
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