Sam Leske is an experienced professional with a diverse background in leadership and strategic planning across various sectors, including astrobiology, defence, intelligence, and biosecurity. Currently serving as a Board Member for the New Zealand Astrobiology Network and a Director at Milky-Way.Kiwi, Sam also holds the position of Mission Assurance Specialist at Nova Systems Australia and New Zealand since January 2023. Previously, Sam was the President of the New Zealand Institute of Intelligence Professionals and held multiple director roles at the Ministry for Primary Industries, focusing on biosecurity and food safety readiness and response activities. With a solid foundation in military operations and planning from the New Zealand Defence Force, including serving as Deputy Commander in Timor Leste, Sam's educational qualifications include a Master's degree in Science (Astrophysics) from the University of Southern Queensland and a Master of Philosophy in Defence and Strategic Studies from Massey University.
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