Ashleigh is a cancer survivor and committed consumer advocate. He has a diverse professional background ranging from Analytical Chemistry and Environmental Protection to Team Building and Organisational Development consultancies. Ashleigh’s career culminated in a five-year term as Director at Safework SA responsible for the State’s Occupational Health and Safety and Industrial Relations. He is an MBA graduate with qualifications in the areas of Science, Safety and Quality Management.

In 2005 Ashleigh was diagnosed with a stage 4 head and neck cancer, being a strict non-smoker and occasional social drinker this was a rude awakening. With a wife and two year old daughter at home and limited assistance, Ashleigh coordinated his own care.

Post treatment, Ashleigh’s personal commitment to represent the interests, needs and rights of health consumers led to his appointment as the inaugural chair of Cancer Voices SA. He holds advisory positions on a range of high-level groups including the SA Safety and Quality in Health Care Council, Health Connect SA, EdCaN, Cancer Voices Australia, Cancer Australia and the Statewide Cancer Clinical Network.