About Bugseye

Directors Steve Harvey and Leanne Copping founded Bugseye in 2003. Based in Sydney, we provide services to government and industry clients across Australia.

Steve Harvey - Director

Steve is responsible for the Australian Business Atlas. He has expertise in the fields of information management, data analysis, research and design gained from over 25 years experience in Australia and overseas, working in a diverse range of business and marketing areas including senior marketing/corporate positions in Australia's largest resource companies (RTZ and BHP Billiton) and marketing and business advisory roles for companies including Argyle Diamonds, Blockbuster Video, Sage Accounting Software and Quadrem. He is a member of the International Association of Information Professionals and the Australian Marketing Institute.

Leanne Copping - Director

Leanne is responsible for stakeholder consultation and communication services and business research. She has expertise in the fields of consultation,  communication, issues management, marketing and strategic planning gained from over 20 years experience as a senior public affairs professional for government and industry employers. She has extensive experience working for government at all levels and expertise and experience in urban and regional planning and infrastructure and major projects. Leanne has an MBA degree from the University of Western Australia.

Kate Hughes - Associate

Kate has extensive experience in both the private and academic sectors, specifically in supply chain, marketing and business strategy. After working for a major multi-national firm in logistics and business analytic for almost seven years, Kate worked with NGOs in Thailand and then returned to Australia to establish herself as a consultant to government and business. Kate is completing a PhD at Macquarie Graduate School of Management in supply chain management. She has won a number of awards for her academic papers as well as being project manager for a series of industry studies.