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Leigh Petschel is the Chief Financial Officer and Senior Vice President at Monash University where he oversees the financial management, business strategy, funding and investments of the domestic and international operations of the University.

Mr Petschel’s experience combines leadership and strategic thinking in cross-cultural settings, capital strategy and advancement of external relations with investment communities and partnerships with industry and government. He has held executive roles in a range of large organisations and brings a global perspective to the Climate Council Board, having worked in the US, Canada and the UK. Prior to joining Monash University, Leigh was a General Manager and Vice President with Transurban in Australia and North America, leading finance, operations, innovation and new market expansion.