On behalf of the AuSAE Board, we extend our sincere thanks to everyone who attended this year's Annual General Meeting. We take this opportunity to acknowledge those departing and welcome new Directors.

Outgoing board members

We would particularly like to acknowledge the significant contribution and influence of John Winter CAE during his time as President, together with the dedication and service of our outgoing Board members Debra Cerasa, Craig Young CAE, Kirsty Kelly and Robin Shepherd CAE. Their collective leadership has placed AuSAE in a strong position for the future, and we are grateful for everything they have contributed.

We would also like to warmly welcome our new Directors:

• Andrew Hiebl CAE, Head of Partnerships & Growth, Australian Chamber of Commerce & Industry
• Dr Kate More, CEO, Australian Dental Association
• Michelle Rose CAE, CEO, Association of Rotational Moulders Australasia
• Caroline Wilkie, CEO, Australasian Railway Association
• Rebecca Clarke, New Zealand Manager & Member Experience Manager at RCSA Australia and New Zealand
  

They will join continuing Directors:

• David Jenkins, CEO, IPWEA Australasia (President)
• Matt Connor CAE, Head of Communications & Corporate Services
• Vicki Mayo, CEO, Local Government Professionals NSW
• Nick Pilavidis CAE, CEO Australian Institute of Credit Management (Vice President)

New executive leadership

At the Directors' meeting following the AGM, David Jenkins was elected as AuSAE President, and Nick Pilavidis CAE was appointed Vice President. Together with the full Board, they look forward to leading AuSAE through its next chapter and continuing to build on the organisation's momentum and strategic direction.

We sincerely thank all members for their ongoing support of AuSAE and the important work the organisation undertakes across Australia and New Zealand.

We look forward to seeing many of you at the upcoming ACE Conference in Brisbane, 26–28 August. Register for ACE Conference

David Jenkins
President, AuSAE
CEO, IPWEA Australasia