As Managing Partner and Co-Founder of Primary Insight, Leighton is responsible for global sales and revenues, distribution, and strategic partnerships across all key markets. Leighton was originally recruited by David DeRose into Primary Insight, in order to establish, build and grow the business internationally in London and across the European markets. Prior to joining Primary Insight, Leighton was First Vice President at Vista Research. As one of the primary hires, he was instrumental in growing every aspect of the firm, culminating in the sale in 2005 to Standard & Poor’s. Prior to entering the primary research industry, Leighton held sales and trading positions at Schwab Capital Markets, Epoch Partners, and Salomon Smith Barney. He received a BA in International Affairs from the University of Colorado, Boulder. Leighton is Series 7 and 63 Licensed.

Harrison White
Managing Director

As Managing Director, Harrison is responsible for furthering the Client Services Management team and ensuring the quality of Primary Insight’s service. Since joining Primary Insight in August 2007, she has worked in client servicing and account management. Prior to joining the firm, she acquired her Juris Doctorate from the University of South Carolina Law School. While in school, she worked as a Judicial Intern for the Chief Judge of the Federal District Court in the District of South Carolina and was a Summer Associate with The Hood Law firm in Charleston, South Carolina. She is a standing member of the South Carolina Bar Association as of May 2007. Prior to pursuing a law degree, she worked for IMG Worldwide in New York City. She holds her BA in Mass Communications from Washington and Lee University.