Leigh Howard has over two decades of experience representing Australian businesses in Asia, across corporate, government, start-up, and for-purpose sectors. Leigh is currently the CEO of Asialink Business, Australia’s National Centre for Asia Capability, supported by the Department of Industry, Science, & Resources and hosted by the University of Melbourne. In this role Leigh is focused on delivering services that empower Australian organisations and their people to seize the opportunities available in Asian markets.
Leigh was previously Deputy Commissioner to Southeast Asia for the State Government of Victoria, where he led a network of trade and investment offices assisting exporters and investors to access opportunities across the region.
