Leo Schofield

Leo Schofield AM is an Australian professional who has made significant contributions across advertising, journalism, and the arts, serving as a renowned restaurant critic and arts festival director. After establishing himself as the creative director of Leo Burnett advertising agency, Leo Schofield AM transitioned into a highly influential career in journalism and the arts. He contributed to major publications including the Sunday Australian, which he joined in 1971, The Australian, Vogue, and The Bulletin. For two decades, Schofield was a prominent voice at the Sydney Morning Herald, where he later co-established The Sydney Morning Herald Good Food Guide in 1984 with David Dale and Jenna Price, serving as its editor until 1993 and significantly shaping the national culinary landscape.

Throughout his career, Leo Schofield has consistently demonstrated a profound impact across diverse fields, from shaping advertising campaigns and defining culinary standards to orchestrating major cultural events. His strategic vision and leadership have been instrumental in elevating Australia’s artistic and gastronomic landscape, underscored by his extensive board service on institutions such as the Centennial Park Trust and the National Trust of Australia (NSW).