Lea Diffey brings senior public sector leadership, governance discipline, innovation strategy and cross-sector partnership experience to boards, executives and purpose-led organisations.

Lea Diffey, senior executive, innovation, science, agriculture, environment, natural resource management, sustainability

  • Board and advisory experience across universities and not-for-profits

    15 years in senior roles in innovation, science and sustainability across government

    Adjunct Professor at QUT

    Master of Governance and Public Policy (UQ)

    Graduate, Australian Institute of Company Directors (GAICD)

    Master of Environmental Management (Griffith)

    Bachelor of Applied Science (Environmental Management) (Deakin)

Lea brings clarity, strategy, and operational discipline to help you move from vision to execution.

Trusted Advisor: Lea is respected by government, industry, university, and board leaders for her strategic insight and collaborative approach.

Proven Impact: From multi-million-dollar programs to groundbreaking partnerships, Lea's work has been proven to drive real outcomes.

Cross-Sector Expertise: Lea understands the language and priorities of policy, research, and industry and can help you align them.

Sustainability Focus: By embedding sustainability into strategy and operations, Lea supports your long-term growth and investment.