Leonie Boothby has over 30 years’ experience in senior management roles in both the public and private sectors and has a strong commercial business background. Prior to joining Regional Development Australia Adelaide, Leonie was the CEO of Regional Development Australia Barossa Gawler Light Adelaide Plains. Leonie's public sector experience includes both State and Local Government. Her private sector experience has been in retail, hospitality, tourism, franchising, and finance across Australia and overseas. Her previous experience includes operating her own strategic management consultancy business, providing a range of consultancy services with a focus on economic and community development.

