Leon was born in Sichuan Province, China. He is currently undertaking a Masters in Engineering (MEng) and is the founder of Suchen, a not-for-profit organisation that inspires young people to engage in sustainable entrepreneurship. Having spent time starting up a student newspaper called The Gateway and worked for Peter Jones on Dragons' Den projects, he strongly believes in the value of innovation and business ethics. Leon was a member of the BP-2041 Antarctic Expedition in which 50 leading students where selected from around the world to explore what is happening to the  Antarctic Peninsula. Having witnessed the effects of climate change in Antarctica in a "defining moment"; powerlessly observing ice carvings crashing into the southern ocean. This profound experience made the global issue of climate change something personal to him. From this experience, he has gained special insights into climate change and a deeper understanding of the social and political issues have involved. He would like to be remembered as someone who dedicated his life to the goal of preserving our planet to benefit all life.