Who is Coreo?

As the visionary CEO & Co-Founder of Coreo, Ashleigh captivates leaders across diverse sectors, inspiring the initiation of the transformative journey from a linear economy to a circular economy that serves people and nature.

Ashleigh has been recognised as a Top 100 Global Corporate Social Responsibility Influential Leader, an Australian ASEAN Emerging Leader, as Brisbane’s Young Business Person of the Year 2020, and most recently as one of Queensland’s Outstanding Young Leaders in the inaugural 40 Under 40 Awards.

Ashleigh was an invitee to the 73rd United Nations General Assembly and invited as a guest speaker at the World Circular Economy Forums in 2019, 2021 and 2023.

She is a founding Board Member of the Australian Circular Economy Hub, and holds advisory roles with industry bodies for mining, textiles and renewable fuels. In 2022 Ashleigh was appointed to the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games Legacy Committee.

Complementing her impactful work, Ashleigh served as an Executive-in-Residence at The Yunus Centre of Griffith University. She holds a Bachelor of Environmental Health Science with Faculty Commendation for academic excellence, achieved 1st Class Honours in Environmental Management, and earned the highest university honour – the University Medal.

As COO of Coreo, Jaine’s expertise lies in her capacity to take her clients on a circular exploration that is compelling, inclusive, and tangible. Underpinning engaging storytelling with deep operational expertise, Jaine’s work has been recognised and celebrated, notably having been invited to share her views at the 2019 United Nations General Assembly.

In recognition of her unique and specialised experience actioning circular economies globally, Jaine was appointed as an Executive-in-Residence at Griffith University’s Yunus Centre; A Technical Editor of Wiley’s publication ‘Circular Economy for Dummies’; Listed as number four in the world of CSR Influence Leaders 2020; and invited to be a mentor for the Ellen MacArthur Foundation.

At her core, Jaine has retained her childlike enthusiasm and wonderment of the world. She loves people and loves being a part of creating something big that actually bloody matters.

This passion enables her to mobilise communities and corporations to change behaviours with greater commitment, influence a broader cross section of stakeholders, and scale change faster to transition to a thriving future.

Cameron is a compelling thought leader, equipped with a diverse skill set honed through extensive work and travel across the globe. Fluent in five languages, and renowned for her personable approach, she excels in building relationships that pave the way for transformative outcomes.

With a Master’s in Environment from the University of Melbourne and a Bachelor’s in International Relations & Economics from Tufts University, Cameron’s academic background compliments her corporate experience in asset management, communications, non-profit, clean energy investment, and energy to deliver transformative solutions for clients.

As a Circular Economy Specialist at Coreo, Cameron drives innovation in projects, methodologies, and organisational capabilities through systems-based analysis, networked governance, and circular projects with compounding benefits. She works across all key economic sectors, but has specialisation in mining and metals and the built environment.

Noteworthy contributions include:

• Pioneering a groundbreaking Plan for Disassembly Guide for the Australian property sector in collaboration with Built and the Clean Energy Finance Corporation.
• Delivering briefings and developing Network Governance models for the International Council on Mining and Metals, governments, and the world’s largest mining corporations.
• Identifying system-transformation projects for Woolworths Group’s Beyond 2025 Strategy.

Jenna stands out as a future global leader, backed by an outstanding academic background in business, sustainability, and environmental design from two of the world’s leading universities. Notably, she earned the University of Queensland’s Business School Award for Excellence in Innovation for her pioneering Carbon Literacy course designed for the aviation and consulting services industry.

As a Circular Economy Specialist at Coreo, Jenna employs her expertise in systems thinking, data analysis, design, and cutting-edge planetary science. Her approach revolves around defining system transformation points for clients, unlocking value, reducing risks, and fostering resilience.

Jenna’s impact extends across diverse sectors:

• Jenna co-authored an authoritative report for the Australian Government on the circular economy’s influence on the future of mining and metals.
• Jenna crafted a positive impact strategy for Rio Tinto’s venture, Nuton—a nature-based technology unlocking the world’s lowest impact-footprint copper.
• At Lendlease, Jenna introduced a commercial service, ReMaterialise, diverting approximately 80% of construction waste from landfills, creating a local system to rematerialise waste into new products and generating new employment opportunities.

Lindar Butler is extremely confident when it comes to coordinating the many moving parts of Coreo. However she is forgivably shy when it comes to promoting herself on a website – but we’re doing it anyway because she deserves the credit.

Lindar has decades worth of expertise driving strategic programs, projects and events. She is a true enabler, managing logistics and communications seamlessly to ensure the leadership team thrives in an environment of high performance and quality outcomes.

Lindar is a stakeholder negotiator extraordinaire focused intently on mutually beneficial value creation. She is ethically driven and a most trusted advisor, adept at navigating highly complex political landscapes, while flawlessly building rapport.

Catherine Leach is Sea E O of Catfish Creative. One of Australia’s top illustrators, graphic facilitators and circular thinkers, Cat’s designs have been an integral part of Coreo’s work from the get-go. As Cat says, now, more than ever, we need creative design and design thinking to solve the complex challenges of our expanding world.  And we whole-heartedly agree. Cat’s driving passion – designing for change – has evolved through a multi-faceted career path, a  sharp eye for powerful creative work, and a sense of stewardship for the oceans and the natural world.

Cat dedicates her immense graphic talent to promoting conservation work, social innovation, disruptive technologies and collaborative efforts seeking to challenge the status quo and drive positive change for people and planet. Her broad experience in creative communications enables projects to leverage the power of ideas and the strength of simplicity with aesthetics that engage.

Cat grew up by the beach in West Wales (Pembrokeshire) and spent much of her childhood swimming, snorkelling or playing about on boats, and since then has been a passionate advocate for ocean health. From a co-working space by the beach, Cat translates systems, ideas, relationships, and strategy into powerful illustrations.