Professor, Sport Leadership & Governance, Auckland University of Technology
Lesley is Professor of Sport Leadership and Governance, and former Director of the AUT Sports Performance Research Institute New Zealand (AUT SPRINZ). Her teaching and research have focused on re-imagining traditional assumptions of leadership; developing board strategic capability; bringing leadership thinking closer to governance practice; and embracing diverse contributions at the top tables of decision making in sport. Growing potential and purpose with students and sport organisations alike is her mission. The ultimate purpose of this is to realise the potential of sport to positively impact the lives of New Zealanders and for Aotearoa New Zealand to contribute as a global citizen in sport for social good.