News & Views Who is Kemi Badenoch, the first black woman to lead the UK Conservatives? Kemi Badenoch has become the new leader of the UK Conservatives and the first black woman to lead a major political party in the UK.
News & Views Award-winning journalist Sally Sara to host Radio National Breakfast in 2025 Award-winning journalist Sally Sara will become the new host of the ABC’s Radio National Breakfast show.
Appointments Sangeeta Venkatesan appointed as Chair of RSL LifeCare Sangeeta Venkatesan has been appointed as Chair of RSL LifeCare, becoming the first woman to hold the role.
Appointments Professor Bep Uink appointed Director of Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet It’s the first time in the specialist health network’s 27-year history that a female or Aboriginal person will hold the director role.
Appointments Lisa Annese appointed as next CEO of Chief Executive Women Lisa Annese has been named as the next CEO of Chief Executive Women (CEW), commencing her role in January next year.
Appointments Sarah Derry appointed CEO of Homeward Bound Sarah Derry has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of Homeward Bound, a global transformational leadership initiative.
News & Views Professor Emma Johnston to become University of Melbourne’s first female Vice-Chancellor Professor Emma Johnston AO has been named as the next Vice-Chancellor of the University of Melbourne and will commence in February 2025.
News & Views Meet Sri Lanka’s new prime minister Dr Harini Amarasuriya Dr Harini Amarasuriya is the third woman to become prime minister in Sri Lanka after the National People Power won the recent election.
Appointments Elizabeth Gaines becomes first woman elected as West Coast Eagles chair Highly-respected business leader Elizabeth Gaines has become the first female to be elected chair of the West Coast Eagles board.
Appointments ‘Feels more like a calling’: Debbie Shiell appointed CEO of Ovarian Cancer Australia Debbie Shiell has been appointed the new Chief Executive Officer of Ovarian Cancer Australia, a leading independent charity.
Appointments Emeline Gaske appointed National Secretary of Australian Services Union Emeline Gaske has been appointed the new National Secretary of the Australian Services Union, one of the largest trade unions in the country.
Appointments Sue Hunt appointed CEO of the Australian Sports Foundation Sue Hunt AM has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of the Australian Sports Foundation, with plans to increase participation in sport.
