Paul Leaver

Paul Leaver is an accomplished HR professional with extensive experience in various leadership roles across several organizations. Currently serving as Head of Performance and People Services at Ausgrid since January 2024, Paul has previously led People Operations at Airservices Australia from February 2021 to February 2024 and held the position of Executive HR Specialist at 21networks, focusing on HR business partnerships and enterprise agreements. Prior experience includes significant roles at Optus, where Paul was Director of HR Shared Services and GM of Employee Relations and OHS, managing large teams and overseeing significant HR transformations. Early career achievements include managerial positions at Baulderstone Hornibrook, Thales Australia, Cyprus Australia Coal, and BHP. Paul holds an MBA in Employment Relations from the University of Technology Sydney and a Bachelor of Economics from the University of Sydney.