SkyTech 2025 Speaker Bio

Natasha Santha

Partner

LEK

Natasha is Partner and head of LEK’s transport practice in Melbourne. Natasha’s experience spans transport operations, investment, services and infrastructure. She specialises in advising on the impacts of new and emerging technologies and the future of mobility. She has also worked extensively across the energy value chain, including renewable technologies and alternative fuels – bringing a deep understanding of the implications of the decarbonisation of the transport fleet. Natasha has led the development of several long-term strategies (often in the context of service/technology-driven disruption), advised Government on critical policy settings and investments, managed multidivisional project teams to execute organizational change and advised on several transactions.  

Natasha is a frequent speaker and has written many articles about the future of mobility. Her expert commentary has appeared in The Economist, the Financial Times and a variety of other news publications. In July 2021, Natasha was appointed to the Victorian Government’s advisory panel to deliver a zero emissions vehicle future. She is also a member of the Commonwealth Government’s National Emerging Aviation Technologies consultative committee.

Prior to joining L.E.K., Natasha worked in the energy industry at AGL Energy. She holds a Bachelor of Engineering degree (Electrical and Computer Systems), a Bachelor of Commerce degree (Accounting and Finance) and an MBA from Melbourne Business School.