Leslie Franchi

Leslie Franchi is currently the Head of Portfolio & Delivery Services at the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) since January 2021, responsible for the development of the technology capital investment portfolio and overseeing technology program delivery. Prior to ABC, Leslie Franchi served as the Head of ICT Programs and Performance at Ausgrid from December 2013 to December 2020, where significant achievements included driving a 10% reduction in IT operating costs and establishing an ICT leadership team. Additional roles at Ausgrid included Manager ICT Partner and Program Management and Manager Business Systems Services, where Leslie Franchi implemented cost-saving measures and enhanced service delivery. With previous experience at EnergyAustralia, KOMATSU Australia Pty Limited, James Hardie Building Products, Deloitte, and Allergan, Leslie Franchi possesses extensive expertise in ICT management, program delivery, and operational efficiencies. Leslie Franchi holds an MBA from Pepperdine Graziadio Business School and a BA in Business Economics - Accounting from UC Santa Barbara.