Leanne Farnworth

Leanne Farnworth is a National Business Design Facilitator for the Entrepreneurs' Programme at Deloitte, based in Pottsville, New South Wales, Australia.1 With over 20 years of experience, she specializes in business design and customer-centric strategies.

Professional Background

Leanne has a diverse background in business development and design. She is known for:

• Designing customer-centric businesses
• Coaching and facilitating business growth
• Supporting the commercialization of innovative products

Current Role

As part of the Entrepreneurs' Programme, Leanne works with small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to:

• Support the commercialization of new and innovative products4
• Facilitate business growth and development
• Implement human-centered design and design thinking principles3

Achievements and Recognition

Leanne has received several honors and awards throughout her career, including:

• Design Effectiveness Award at the Australian Design Biennale
• Finalist for Best Overall Company (less than 10 employees)
• Finalist for Fastest Growing Company1

Recent Activities

In 2024, Leanne has been actively involved in:

1. Promoting customer-centricity and design thinking in business23
2. Discussing the economic benefits of remote work4
3. Advocating for a rethink of government tenders to better support SMEs5
4. Supporting innovative projects, such as the launch of the Hopstep app in Victoria6

Leanne Farnworth's expertise in business design and her role in the Entrepreneurs' Programme position her as a valuable resource for SMEs looking to innovate, grow, and improve their customer-centric approaches.