Leo has been a fundraiser for 43 years. He has helped raise millions of dollars for various causes in Australia as well as in New Zealand and the Asia region. His work involved him in strategic planning, implementation of direct marketing programs, major donor development, bequest programs, development of monthly giving programs, fundraising audits, and development and training of fundraisers.
He is now retired. Previously he was the Senior Strategist at Precision Fundraising, Partner at Robejohn, and was head of direct marketing at World Vision Australia, Marketing Director of World Vision Thailand.
Leo is a Fellow of Fundraising Institute Australia (FIA), a past Chairman of the FIA Board, former member of the CFRE board and former chair of the CFRE Exam Committee. He has been a member of the Fundraising Institute Australia (FIA) for more than 35 years. Twice President of FIA Victoria.
In 2013 Leo was named the Arthur Venn Fundraiser of the Year, a national award given by the FIA which recognises an individual who has made an outstanding contribution to fundraising in Australia.