Leigh Russel - CEO and Women Leaders of Sport initiative Founder

There isn’t many positions that today’s guest hasn’t held, a CEO, director, consultant, author, leadership & culture lecturer, media performer and vocal advocate for gender equity, Leigh Russell is one of a kind.

Leigh has contributed to many sport organisations over the years including AFL Players Association, Gold Coast Suns, Essendon FC, Netball Victoria, Cricket Australia, Tennis Victoria, and most recently as CEO of Swimming Australia. 

Since finishing at Swimming Australia Leigh has moved her efforts towards greater equality within sport and especially creating more women leaders within the industry through both Champions of Change and the Women Leaders of Sport initiative. We can’t wait to dive into this chat