Nature Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of Daniel Leinfelder as Deputy CEO.

Daniel brings a wealth of experience to his new role, with over 25 years in the private sector. His expertise in impact assessment, traditional custodian and government engagement, and environmental management will be instrumental in leading Nature Foundation's innovative natural capital business development programs. His leadership will be key in achieving strong conservation, biodiversity, and business growth outcomes.

Daniel will also be accountable for developing Nature Foundation's First Nations engagement and philanthropic initiatives and growing a portfolio of commercial collaborations that achieve high-impact nature positive and conservation outcomes.

Before joining Nature Foundation, Daniel was the Social Performance and Regulatory Affairs Manager for BHP's West Musgrave Nickel and Copper Mine in Western Australia. In this role, he secured Government approvals and the Native Title Agreement by listening to and developing solutions with the Ngaanyatjarra people. His efforts led to the successful development of the mine while respecting the rights and needs of the local community. Before BHP, Daniel was the Approvals Manager at OZ Minerals, where he helped to drive their stakeholder-centred strategy and led regulatory and land access across various projects in Australia and Peru.

Outgoing Deputy CEO Mark Ashley, who has held the position since 2022, has decided to return home to Darwin and transition to a part-time role. He will continue his work with Nature Foundation as Strategic Initiatives Advisor to enhance the organisation's capacity to deliver biodiversity outcomes.

Mark's contributions, including developing the reserve management system, securing significant multi-year funding for the Kids on Country™ Junior Ranger Program, and improving the organisation's land acquisition systems to protect more land for positive biodiversity outcomes, have had an extraordinary impact on Nature Foundation. The leadership team is deeply grateful for his efforts and is pleased to have his ongoing support and contribution.

Please join us in thanking Mark, and welcoming Daniel to Nature Foundation.