Donna Thomas
About Donna Thomas
Donna Thomas serves as the Chief of Staff at Leonardo.Ai, having previously held various leadership roles in organizations such as Amazon Web Services and Lux Group. With a background in strategic operations and a strong focus on team collaboration, she has contributed to the growth of businesses in high-growth sectors.
Current Role at Leonardo.Ai
Donna Thomas serves as Chief of Staff at Leonardo.Ai, a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing operations and ensuring strategic alignment within the organization. Her leadership is focused on enhancing operational efficiency and fostering a collaborative work environment. Based in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, she brings extensive experience from her previous roles to drive the company's objectives.
Previous Experience at Amazon Web Services
Donna Thomas worked at Amazon Web Services (AWS) in two capacities. From 2020 to 2022, she served as ANZ Startups - Strategy & Operations, where she contributed to the strategic direction of startup initiatives. Following this, she held the position of APJ Startups - Head of Strategy, Operations & Programs from 2022 to 2023. In these roles, she focused on operational excellence and strategic planning to support startup growth across the Asia-Pacific region.
Career at Lux Group
At Lux Group, Donna Thomas held multiple positions, including General Manager of TheGourmet.com.au from 2015 to 2017, and General Manager - Product Businesses for a brief period in 2017. She also served as Projects Director from 2014 to 2015. Her tenure at Lux Group involved leading various projects and managing product strategies, contributing to the company's growth in the competitive online marketplace.
Education and Expertise
Donna Thomas holds a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from AGSM @ UNSW Business School, which she completed from 2014 to 2019. She also earned a Bachelor of Business from Australian Catholic University between 2000 and 2004. Her educational background supports her expertise in strategic leadership and operational management, enabling her to effectively address customer challenges and drive business growth.
Background in Market Research
Before her roles in technology and management, Donna Thomas worked at Colmar Brunton, where she held several positions including National Research Operations Manager and Corporate Services Director from 2010 to 2014. Her experience in market research provided her with insights into consumer behavior and operational strategies, which she has leveraged throughout her career to enhance business performance.