Appointments Christine Castley named new CEO of the Workplace Gender Equality Agency Christine Castley will commence her five-year term as CEO of WGEA on May 19, 2026.
News & Views ‘Deeply significant’: Susan Coyle becomes first woman to command Australian army Lieutenant General Susan Coyle becomes Australia’s first female Army Chief, marking a historic cultural shift in the military.
News & Views Ruth Higgins SC appointed Australia’s first female Solicitor-General Dr Ruth Higgins SC has been named as the next Solicitor-General, the top legal adviser to the federal government.
Appointments Danielle Smith appointed new General Manager of Brisbane Lions AFLW The Brisbane Lions has appointed former Sunshine Coast Lightning CEO Danielle Smith as its new General Manager of its women’s program.
News & Views Jerril Rechter named new CEO of the Australian Sports Foundation Jerril Rechter has been appointed CEO of the Australian Sports Foundation, an organisation that supports philanthropic investment in sport.
Appointments Natalie Kyriacou OAM joins Australian Conservation Foundation as national ambassador Environmental advocate Natalie Kyriacou OAM has been appointed national ambassador of the Australian Conservation Foundation.
Appointments Kathy Klugman appointed first woman to lead National Intelligence Kathy Klugman has been appointed the next Director-General of National Intelligence, becoming the first woman to fill the position.
Appointments Kirsty Muddle appointed CEO of Ogilvy for Australia and New Zealand Experienced business leader Kirsty Muddle has been appointed CEO of creative agency Ogilvy for Australia and New Zealand.
News & Views Kylea Tink appointed new CEO of Foodbank Australia Former independent MP for North Sydney Kylea Tink is set to become the new Chief Executive Officer at Foodbank Australia.
Appointments Dr Anna Breman appointed Governor of New Zealand’s Reserve Bank Dr Anna Breman to be Governor of the Reserve Bank of New Zealand, the first woman in the role in the institution’s 91-year history.
News & Views Anubha Sahasrabuddhe appointed first female CEO of Lion Anubha Sahasrabuddhe has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer of brewing company Lio, becoming the first woman to lead the company.
News & Views Marina Go appointed Chair of 30%+ Club Australia Marina Go has been appointed as the new Chair of the 30%+ Club Australia, replacing outgoing Chair Nicola Wakefield Evans.
