AuSAE - Steven Burrell appointed CEO of AMA Victoria

Steven Burrell appointed CEO of AMA Victoria

06 Jul 2018 9:00 AM | Deleted user

AMA Victoria is delighted to announce the appointment of Mr Steven Burrell as Chief Executive Officer. Mr Burrell has significant experience in the executive management of a membership association, currently working as CEO of the Governance Institute of Australia.

Over the past three years, Steven has been responsible for leading the development and execution of the Governance Institute’s mission, strategic direction and long-term strategy, while also representing the organisation externally to government.

“We are very excited to appoint someone of the calibre of Mr Burrell,” AMA Victoria President A/Prof Julian Rait said. “He will bring strong leadership to the association, with a particular focus on membership services and governance.”

Mr Burrell was previously General Manager, Communications and Public Affairs, at the Australian Institute of Company Directors from 2009 to 2015. In this role he managed media and government relations, policy and advocacy for another membership organisation.

With a Bachelor of Economics, he has also had a long and distinguished career as a finance journalist, holding senior management and editorial roles at the Sydney Morning Herald and Australian Financial Review.

Mr Burrell will formally commence his new role in September, but members are encouraged to meet him at the next Council meeting being held on 17 July at AMA House.

A/Prof Rait would like to thank Ms Dianne Angus who has acted as our interim CEO since February. “Dianne was able to hit the ground running and have a very positive impact on the association in a short space of time. The staff will continue to build on the strong foundation that she has established. We wish Dianne well in her further endeavours in the corporate sphere.”

Originally sourced from AMA Victoria.

Strengthening Trans-Tasman Connections: AuSAE and Tourism New Zealand Business Events Renew Partnership

Association professionals across Australia and New Zealand have even more reason to explore trans-Tasman opportunities. AuSAE is proud to announce the renewal of its longstanding partnership with Tourism New Zealand Business Events, celebrating 11 years of collaboration.

For over a decade, this partnership has strengthened connections between the two countries, helping associations expand networks, share knowledge, and deliver world-class events.

Toni Brearley, CAE, Chief Executive Officer at AuSAE, said:

“Our partnership with Tourism New Zealand Business Events has opened doors for association leaders to plan unforgettable events and connect with peers across the Tasman. Together, we’ve created opportunities, shared knowledge, and elevated the experiences of our members and their delegates. This partnership reinforces our commitment to fostering strong trans-Tasman collaborations, helping associations innovate, grow, and deliver outstanding value to their members.”

Helen Bambry, Business Events Manager at Tourism New Zealand, added:

“Partnering with AuSAE means we can directly support association professionals in bringing their next international business event to New Zealand – offering assistance, funding, and support to ensure exceptional experiences for both organisers and delegates.”

Watch the Tourism New Zealand Business Events video

What this partnership means for you

For Australian associations:

Receive expert guidance and support to bring conferences or member events to New Zealand.
Access funding assistance through Tourism New Zealand Business Events.
Expand your network and build partnerships with New Zealand peers and industry leaders.
Deliver international experiences for members and delegates just across the Tasman.

For New Zealand associations:

Strengthen professional connections with Australian association leaders through AuSAE’s network.
Share expertise and collaborate on professional development, governance, and member engagement initiatives, and more.
Gain visibility within the broader association community in Australia and New Zealand.
Access opportunities to host international association events and delegates in New Zealand, boosting local engagement and knowledge exchange.

About AuSAE:

The home for association professionals, the Australasian Society of Association Executives (AuSAE) is the leading - and only not-for-profit, member-based - organisation supporting association professionals in Australia and New Zealand. For 70 years, AuSAE has been a trusted partner for those working in associations, providing professional development, support, and networking to help association leaders achieve organisational goals, advance their careers, and strengthen the wider sector.

About Tourism New Zealand Business Events:

Tourism New Zealand Business Events provides expert guidance, funding, and support to attract conferences, incentives and corporate events to New Zealand.

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For more information about AuSAE, please contact Toni Brearley, CAE:
Toni Brearley, CAE
Chief Executive Officer, AuSAE
E: toni@ausae.org.au
T: + 61 458 000 155

To apply for funding and support to host a conference in New Zealand contact Helen Bambry:
Helen Bambry
Business Events Manager, Tourism New Zealand
E: Helen.Bambry@tnz.govt.nz
T: +61 415 933 325

The Australasian Society of Association Executives

Contact us:

Email: info@ausae.org.au
Phone: 1300 764 576 (within Australia)
Phone: +61 7 3268 7955 (outside Australia)
Address: Unit 6, 26 Navigator Place, Hendra QLD 4011, Australia