Anthea Cudworth and Kaylene Hubbard have been appointed as the respective Chair and Deputy Chair of Scouts NSW.
They join a Board comprising member representatives and independent Non-Executive Directors, following its annual general meeting in July.
The womens’ appointments, alongside Carolyn Campbell as CEO of Scouts NSW, makes for a first in an organisation that’s historically been male-dominated.
Campbell said she’s “pleased the Board is reflective of the communities in which we operate, with a good mix of age, gender, geography and commercial skills.”
“Together, this team can bring its frontline Scouting knowledge and professional experience to guide Scouts in continuing to change and grow into the future.”
Scouts NSW is part of a global Movement for young people aged five to 25, which has been operating successfully for more than a century.
Cudworth joined the Board as a Non-Executive Director in 2022, having volunteered for Scouts NSW as a Scout Leader and State Commissioner for more than a decade. She brings over 20 years of experience as a Corporate Affairs executive, working in the UK, Europe and Australia. She holds international financial and communications qualifications and has previously chaired a not-for-profit youth organisation.
“It is a privilege to support an organisation that has made such a positive impact on thousands of young people and adults across generations,” Cudworth said.
“Scouts played a formative role in my youth, and it’s exciting to help this long-cherished organisation evolve its valued life skills so that they remain relevant for our local communities year after year.”
Hubbard was appointed to the Board as a Non-Executive Director with skills in governance earlier this month. She has more than 25 years’ experience in professional services. Kaylene previously served as the Managing Partner of the KPMG Greater Western Sydney Office and is now Partner in Charge of Tax Advisory in the Enterprise practice. She is also the Chair of the Board of Arthritis Australia.
Chief Commissioner Lloyd Nurthen said he was excited by the energy and enthusiasm the new Board would bring to the Association.
“With Anthea and Kaylene’s appointments as Chair and Deputy Chair, we have secured outstanding skills to help us set out a future strategy that navigates the many challenges facing not-for-profit member organisations around the country,” he said.
“After celebrating 50 years of females in Scouting last year, I’m proud and excited to see where this new leadership takes us in the future.”