Ashleigh Smith

About Ashleigh

Ashleigh leads EMA with over 25 years of experience in employee relations and a passion for strong leadership. He combines his deep expertise with a commitment to developing high-performing teams and cultivating an environment of psychological safety. Guided by the principle “Manage things, Lead people,” Ashleigh believes that effective leadership does more than manage issues—it builds trust and inspires excellence.

Drawing on neuroscience-based insights and real-world experience, he helps organisations transform everyday challenges into strategic opportunities. Under his leadership, EMA delivers expert employee relations advice and support, comprehensive workplace investigations, transformative leadership training and development, and innovative technology solutions—all of which help organisations achieve enduring success. A firm believer that leadership is a journey, Ashleigh is dedicated to coaching managers to unlock their full potential and drive continuous improvement across their organisations.