Carolin Leeshaa
About Carolin Leeshaa
Carolin Leeshaa serves as the National Lead for Natural Capital & Biodiversity at KPMG Australia, where she has worked since 2021. She is also a member of the Climateworks Centre Advisory Council and the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures, contributing to global efforts in climate change and sustainability.
Work at KPMG Australia
Carolin Leeshaa serves as the National Lead for Natural Capital & Biodiversity at KPMG Australia since 2021. In this role, she focuses on climate change and sustainability initiatives. Prior to her current position, she held the title of Global Lead for Natural Capital & Biodiversity at KPMG from 2021 to 2023. During her tenure, she contributed to various projects aimed at integrating natural capital considerations into business practices.
Current Roles and Memberships
In addition to her role at KPMG, Carolin Leeshaa is a member of the Natural Capital Investment Initiative Advisory Council at Climateworks Centre, a position she has held since 2023. She is also a Taskforce Member of the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) since 2021, contributing to global discussions on nature-related financial risks. Furthermore, she serves as an Advisor on the International Advisory Panel on Biodiversity Credits since 2023.
Education and Expertise
Carolin Leeshaa has an extensive educational background. She completed the Oxford Impact Finance Innovation Programme at Saïd Business School, University of Oxford in 2021. She also holds a Master of Business Administration from Frankfurt School of Finance & Management, achieved between 1996 and 2000. Additionally, she obtained a Graduate Certificate of Social Impact from AGSM @ UNSW Business School and is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, which she completed in 2012.
Professional Background
Carolin Leeshaa has held various significant positions throughout her career. She worked as the Managing Director at The Social Investment Collective Holdings Pty Ltd from 2014 to 2019. Prior to that, she was the Impact Investment Strategist at The Fred Hollows Foundation from 2015 to 2017. Her experience also includes roles at NAB, where she served as Founding Director of Social Finance Product & Investor Market Development and Associate Director of Securitization Global Structured Finance.
Achievements and Recognition
Carolin Leeshaa was recognized on 'The Australian 2023 Top 100 Green List' for her contributions to integrating nature into economic frameworks. Her work aligns with significant international environmental events, including the Convention on Biodiversity COP16 and UNFCCC COP28. She is actively involved in shaping nature markets, focusing on the integration of science, data, and technology to enhance investment in nature.