Leigh Dunston

Leigh Dunston is an experienced professional in the sports industry, currently serving as Senior Partnerships Manager at Essendon Football Club since February 2021, following a role as Commercial Partnerships Manager. Prior to this, significant experience was gained at the Australian Football League (AFL) from April 2015 to February 2021, where Leigh held the position of Client Services Account Manager, interacting with various stakeholders across marketing, membership, corporate sales, ticketing, and more. Previous roles include Marketing and Communications Coordinator and AFL Membership Coordinator at YMCA of the USA, along with customer service and administrative positions at Connors Sports Management. Leigh holds a Master of Sports Management from Deakin University and a Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting from Australian Catholic University.