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Leagh Turner

Co-Chief Executive Officer & Director, Dayforce

Search every verified Leagh Turner interview, podcast appearance, and on-the-record quote — each transcript cross-checked by AI and human review to confirm speaker identity. Leagh Turner, Co-Chief Executive Officer and Director at Dayforce, appeared in February and March 2025 on Thoma Bravo's "Behind the Deal" podcast, where she discussed her role as CEO of Coupa. In the episodes, she described Coupa as an enterprise software company with approximately 3,500 customers that aims to transform global trade by connecting buyers and suppliers, increasing automation, and reducing cost and latency. She noted that Coupa's transaction dataset is currently $7 trillion and projected it could reach about $60 trillion by 2032. Turner also discussed her leadership philosophy, stating that work and life should be integrated rather than balanced, and emphasized the importance of trust in remote work environments, which she said was demonstrated during the pandemic when employees continued to perform without physical oversight. Turner also addressed artificial intelligence, referencing Geoffrey Hinton's work on AI security and regulation, and expressed support for ensuring AI is used safely and responsibly. In earlier appearances, including a 2023 Canadian Club Toronto event and a 2020 #MoveTheDial summit, she spoke about workplace flexibility, diversity, and inclusion. At the 2020 event, she argued that organizations often fail to let diverse leadership lead, citing data on the business case for diversity and stating that homogeneity stifles innovation. She also noted that only eight percent of CEOs in the S&P 500 are women, calling that statistic unreasonable.

Recent appearances

  • Featured: Thoma Bravo’s Behind the Deal with Coupa CEO Leagh Turner

    April 01, 2025 · 📺 Best But Never Final

    In this featured episode, we’re excited to share a conversation from Thoma Bravo’s Behind the Deal podcast. Join managing partner Holden Spaht as he sits down with Leagh Turner, CEO of Coupa, to explore how Thoma Bravo and Coupa are revolutionizing business spend management, leveraging AI, and driving innovation post-acquisition. Hear how Coupa is transforming inefficiencies in the $33 trillion global trade ecosystem using its $7 trillion transaction dataset and AI-driven insights. Leagh also shares her leadership philosophies, strategies for cultural alignment, and how Coupa continues to se…

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  • How CEO Leagh Turner Fostered Trust and Teamwork to Drive Coupa’s Growth

    March 06, 2025 · 📺 Thoma Bravo

    In this Beyond the Deal mini-sode, Thoma Bravo Managing Partner Holden Spaht sits down with Coupa CEO Leagh Turner to discuss her career journey and the significance of mentorship. They also delve into the future of AI and its implications for businesses. Learn about Coupa’s approach to AI governance, aiming to ensure it is utilized safely and responsibly to establish a new industry standard. For more information on Thoma Bravo's Behind the Deal, visit https://www.thomabravo.com/behindthedeal Learn more about Thoma Bravo: https://www.thomabravo.com/ Visit Coupa’s website: https://www.coupa.co…

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  • Canadian Club - Leagh Turner

    April 05, 2023 · 📺 MediaEvents.ca

    Join Canadian Club Toronto as Leagh Turner, Co-CEO of Ceridian, speaks to her personal journey within the Canadian technology ecosystem. She will share how Ceridian achieved successful growth and scale across global markets, fueled by the acquisitions of value-added companies, the rollout of game changing technologies, and the hiring of critical talent in key markets. Leagh will also reveal insights about Ceridian’s award-winning culture, anchored in her leadership team’s reimagined approach to the employee experience and bold commitment to workplace diversity, equity, and inclusion. Leagh wil…

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  • #MoveTheDialSummit – Leagh Turner

    January 20, 2020 · 📺 #movethedial

    #MoveTheDial Global 2020 #MOVETHEDIAL STORIES PRESENTS Leagh Turner President, Ceridian

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  • SAP’s Leagh Turner on Building a Culture of Innovation | MaRS Verge

    March 31, 2016 · 📺 MaRS Web

    At MaRS Verge, SAP Canada’s Leagh Turner chatted with us about building and scaling a corporate culture that inspires employees to innovate and take risks. Hear how Leagh believes big organizations can stay competitive and agile in the connected age. Speaker: Leagh Turner, Chief Operating Officer & Managing Director, SAP Canada

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