Shane Sturgiss

Shane Sturgiss is the former CEO of BlaQ, a charity dedicated to Aboriginal issues in Australia. His tenure was marked by controversy, particularly surrounding his alleged conflict with John Leha, which has resulted in a workers' compensation claim and a public tribunal. Sturgiss has asserted that his removal from the organization was influenced by discriminatory comments made by Leha, raising significant concerns about leadership and cultural competency within the charity sector.