Nick Leake

Head of Satellite and Space Systems at Optus

Nick Leake is a commercially astute and solutions-orientated business transformation manager with extensive experience leading business turnaround, business growth strategies and operational restructuring programs. Highly skilled in business strategy, product management and program management, he has developed an exceptional industry reputation for enabling companies and teams to embrace innovation, implement solutions and lead them toward sustained business growth. He has proven experience in leading new product development programs and cross-functional teams, with excellent financial management, operations management, supply chain management, brand strategy and marketing strategy expertise. He has driven major Projects across Business Improvement, New Network Technology introduction, New IT system introduction (ServiceNow)/RPA and Cybersecurity. Alongside his strategic focus, he demonstrates a keen capability to oversee broader operations of Agile teams, develop strategic alliances and partnerships, and manage relationships with CEOs, board members and executive management to ensure the realisation of growth strategies, business transformation and program delivery.