Leadership

Alex has over 25 years’ experience in the landscape construction industry, combining effective management strategies with a strong client focus. In 2009, he founded a landscape construction company, now known as Leathwood, to address a gap in the market for superior service, trusted delivery and reputable workmanship.

His hands-on approach, from tender through to project completion, ensures every project benefits from his expertise, leadership and attention to detail. Alex’s dedication to quality, innovation and long-term client relationships continues to guide Leathwood, strengthening its reputation as a leader in commercial landscaping across Australia.

With 15 years’ experience in Finance and Leadership, including 13 years within Tier 1 Construction, Ashy combines strategic thinking, operational insight and strong financial expertise. As CFO, she leads financial planning, budgeting, risk oversight and business performance.

Passionate about efficiency, accuracy and sustainable growth, Ashy has managed large-scale budgets, streamlined reporting and strengthened cash flow performance. With extensive construction industry knowledge, she specialises in project accounting, job costing and contract compliance, supporting transparent and future-focused decision-making.

With extensive experience in marketing and business development across industrial and building markets, Stuart has worked with organisations ranging from small enterprises to large corporations. Holding a Master of Management in Marketing Management from Macquarie University, Stuart is skilled in consultative selling, market planning, sales management, and leading high-performing teams. Known for building strong client relationships and delivering sustainable growth, Stuart brings a strategic and results-driven approach, combining industry insight with proven expertise to achieve outstanding outcomes in competitive market environments.

Since joining in 2022 as National HSEQ Manager, Aaron has led new systems and strategies to drive training and align internal processes with ISO compliance. With a trade background in high-risk environments and extensive safety expertise, he brings valuable perspective and appreciation for people’s potential. 

Starting in the electricity supply industry, then moving into Landscape Construction, Aaron built strong safety focus and leadership skills. His experience bridges the frontline and management through clear communication, commercial acumen, and understanding of field challenges.

With 18 years of experience in recruitment across the engineering and construction sectors, Giles has partnered with leading construction and infrastructure companies across Australia to deliver talent solutions.

Drawing on experience across global engineering, agency and RPO environments, Giles is recognised for attracting high calibre technical and trades professionals and understanding the workforce challenges facing the industry.

Joshua began his career through a landscape construction apprenticeship, progressing from trade and supervisory roles into project delivery and commercial management across open space and civil projects in Sydney. 

Since joining Leathwood in 2021, he has advanced to Contracts Manager, overseeing procurement, contract administration, financial performance and end-to-end delivery of multiple projects exceeding $15 million across government and infrastructure sectors. With a strong practical leadership approach, he delivers projects safely, on time, and within budget.

Declan joined Leathwood in mid-2023 after relocating from Sydney to Queensland. Over the past three years, he has delivered a range of major private and public sector projects.

With 10 years of industry experience across hydraulics, civil landscaping, and high-end residential construction, Declan brings a broad skill set to the business.

As Queensland Construction Manager, he oversees project delivery, manages teams, and ensures projects meet Leathwood’s standards for quality, safety, and client satisfaction as the Queensland market continues to grow towards the Brisbane Olympic Games.

Kyle joined in 2024 as General Manager – Maintenance, overseeing all operational and commercial matters. With over 25 years of leadership experience in maintenance and construction across the Private and Public Sectors, he has learned from leading industry figures. Kyle uses proven methods and cutting-edge technology to cut costs, streamline operations, and boost productivity and satisfaction. 

Kylie is a true relationship-builder, he prioritises stakeholder engagement, strengthening organisational reputation and community connection while maintaining an innovative, high-performing focus on exceeding expectations.