Our leadership team – providing excellence

Leanne, the co-founder and Managing Director of Prominence, boasts a remarkable 35-year track record of business success. Her achievements are founded in the strong and enduring connections she has built with her clients. Before establishing Prominence, Leanne held senior positions in the fields of banking, law and information technology. Her tenure in the Middle East, where she worked in the oil and gas industry, has ensured an unparalleled wealth of expertise in this sector.

Leanne has a proven track record in business, having successfully grown Prominence from a niche part-time consultancy in the 1990s into the full-service, national business consultancy it is today. She leads a strong and diverse team of management consultants, ensuring integrity is at the heart of every project. Leanne’s consulting work spans the corporate, professional services and local, state and federal governments working closely with senior executives and board members.

Leanne prides herself on leading and managing a business with a clear focus on excellence in service delivery that meets the needs of clients and improves their strategic, operational and business performance. Her commitment to transparency and accountability is the key that sets Prominence apart.

Leanne is a Commissioner for Declarations and is on the Board of the Australian Esports Federation (AEF). Additionally, she is a member of the Global Esports Federation Brand, Marketing, Communications Commission, the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD) and Australian Defence Industry Network (AIDN). Leanne is also an accredited GatewayTM assurance Review Team Member.

Craig is Prominence’s Chief Executive Officer. Prior to joining Prominence in 2016, Craig had over 20 years’ experience in leading large commercial organisations and delivering complex programs and projects including international technology transfer programs. Since joining Prominence, Craig has successfully led over 150 complex consulting projects for Prominence across our industries. Craig is well-known for being a values-led leader with a genuine passion for client excellence.

Craig has board level experience and holds a Bachelor of Engineering (First Class Honours). He is a qualified Mediator and has attended multiple prestigious business schools in the UK and Switzerland. Craig is on the Board of the Australian Esports Federation (AEF) and is also an active member of the Infrastructure Association of Queensland (IAQ) and the Australian Industry Defence Network (AIDN).

Mel has over 30 years’ senior leadership experience in strategy, planning and implementation of large-scale workforce transformation in complex environments across both public and private sectors within global industries. Delivering upon organisational reform, machinery of government and transformation programs, Mel demonstrates a breadth of experience in human-centred design with end-to-end client outcomes. Highly regarded, Mel successfully collaborates with stakeholders to solve their key people and functional challenges, with an aim to impact and improve the lives of others whilst uplifting a workforce that is optimally positioned to deliver upon their mission.

Mel holds a Post Graduate Certificate in Business Administration (Human Resource Management), Dual Diplomas in Business Management and Human Resource Management, Certification in PROSCI Change Management, IECL Executive and Organisational Coaching, IV in Workplace Assessment and Training, and IV in Frontline Management. Mel is also a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, Australian Human Resource institute and is a Board Committee Member for People, Culture and Governance with Yourtown.

Keola is an experienced strategist and change leader with a 17-year track record guiding private and public sector infrastructure teams through complex transformation processes. With proven success managing functional realignments across multidisciplinary teams of up to 400 people, she supports executive groups to navigate strategy development with clarity and confidence. 

Keola holds a Master of Business Administration and Bachelor of Accounting, is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (GAICD) and Oxford AI Programme, and is a Certified Practising Accountant (CPA) and Practising Portfolio Executive (AIPM). Additionally, she is an accredited National Gateway Reviewer and Trainer with Constructionarium Australia (not-for-profit).

Keola is a member of the Infrastructure Association of Queensland (IAQ) and the IAQ Games 2032 Taskforce.

Cathy is a senior project, operational and commercial leader, with over 25 years’ experience across industries including aerospace, defence, aviation, marine, banking and tourism. She is an engaging and authentic leader with a proven track record leading multi-disciplinary teams.

Cathy holds a Bachelor of Business, Diploma of Leadership and Management, Diploma of Tourism, Certificate IV in Workplace Assessment and Training, Commercial Helicopter licence (CPL), a Grade 2 Instructor Rating and is a Certified Practicing Accountant (CPA).

Jackie has considerable experience in strategic and operational planning, service reform and development, project management, service evaluation and service improvement initiatives. Prior to moving into consulting, Jackie had a successful 26-year career in public health, in a variety of senior management roles and as a public health practitioner. Since joining Prominence in 2013, Jackie has utilised her strong strategic, conceptual, research, analytical, leadership and management skills in undertaking and supervising consultancy projects.

Jackie holds a Master of Public Health, a Graduate Certificate in Health Management, a Graduate Diploma in Health Promotion and Bachelor of Applied Science.

Lauren is responsible for managing strategic, operational and complex resource requirements for Prominence. She also ensures the maintenance and continuous improvement of Prominence’s quality management system to ISO 9001:2015 standards. Lauren brings a diverse background in operations management, customer service, client relationship management, sensitive data governance and data entry. In addition to her work with Prominence for 10+ years, Lauren has held supervisory, senior and ordinary issuing officer roles across local and state Queensland, and Federal elections.

Lauren is currently completing a Diploma of Business (Operations) and holds a Bachelor of Fine Art.

As Tender Coordinator, Rebecca drives the development and continuous improvement of Prominence’s bid management process. Rebecca ensures close coordination and collaboration with the wider Prominence leadership team and consultants throughout proposal development. Rebecca is an experienced tender and administrative specialist with more than 18 years of global experience across the Satellite, IT, Telecommunications and Construction sectors. She is known for her attention to detail, stakeholder diplomacy and process‑driven approach, strengthening client engagement and ensuring high‑quality, compliant and professionally presented submissions. Her background also includes marketing operations, channel partnership management and cross‑border coordination. 

Rebecca holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Finance/Business and a Bachelor of Commerce (Finance and Financial Management Services). She is a Project Management Professional (PMP) and has completed certifications in Certified Agile Leadership, Excel Power Tools for Data Analysis and Generative AI for Business.

As Prominence’s Finance Manager, Eimear assists in supporting efficient and effective administration management through the provision of professional and efficient service to stakeholders. Flexible and proactive, Eimear supports the ongoing growth and development of Prominence.

Eimear holds a Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Business and Management Studies.