Raising the Standard: Celebrating New CAEs in Our Sector

10 Jul 2025 2:58 PM | Sarah Gamble (Administrator)

Celebrating New CAEs Across Australia and New Zealand

One hundred and twenty-nine association executives recently earned their Certified Association Executive (CAE®) credential from the CAE Commission of ASAE, joining more than 4,500 industry leaders around the globe.

AuSAE is proud to welcome two of our own to this accomplished group. Please join us in congratulating:

Rachael Corby, CAE
Head of Member Engagement & Experience

Australian Water Association – Artarmon, NSW

Jon Cullum, CAE
Executive Manager, Membership and Events
Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists – Melbourne, VIC

Earning the CAE credential is the highest professional designation in the association sector, globally recognised as a mark of excellence in leadership, strategic thinking, and association management.

Toni Brearley, CAE, Chief Executive Officer, AuSAE  said, “This is a significant achievement that reflects both Rachael and Jon’s commitment to the profession and their dedication to lifelong learning. We’re proud to celebrate with them as part of our growing CAE community across Australia and New Zealand.”

The CAE Program elevates professional standards, enhances individual performance, and recognises those who have demonstrated the knowledge essential to association leadership. The program is accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA).

Congratulations again, Rachael and Jon, we’re thrilled to celebrate this achievement with you. We are #CAEproud.

Learn more about the CAE credential: buff.ly/4cyy2UI
Read the full announcement from ASAE – The Center for Association Leadership: buff.ly/KwyqoQw



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