David Jenkins, GAICD EMBA PGCE

President

David Jenkins leads the Institute of Public Works Engineering Australasia (IPWEA) as Chief Executive Officer and is widely regarded as a global authority on infrastructure and asset management. He has delivered keynote addresses at the Sydney Morning Herald Infrastructure Summit and premier events hosted by the Institute of Asset Management (UK), the Institute of Municipal Engineering of South Africa, and the Government Finance Officers Association (USA). His commentary is frequently featured in the region’s most influential industry publications.

David has studied at Stanford University, holds an Executive MBA from the University of Auckland, postgraduate studies at the University of Oxford, and an undergraduate degree from the University of London. He also serves on the board of the International Federation of Municipal Engineering (IFME) and the Australasian Society of Association Executives.

As host of IPWEA’s popular Infrastructure Matters podcast, David engages international thought leaders on water, transport, and sustainable asset management—bringing fresh perspectives and practical solutions to professionals around the world.

Nick Pilavidis, CAE FICM CCE

Vice President 

Nick is the CEO of the Australian Institute of Credit Management (AICM), representing over 2,800 credit professionals who are responsible for managing credit risk in all sectors and ensuring cash flow. Since 2014, Nick has led the organization to restore its financial position, record membership levels and increase member engagement.

Prior to this role he held various senior roles as a credit professional in Australia and the UK. He was the AICM’s Australian Young Credit Professional of the Year in 2005 and was acknowledged as a Fellow of the AICM for his service as a volunteer on the NSW Council and National Board. He is also a Certified Credit Executive, a Fellow of CPA Australia, a member of the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) Business Leaders Council and a Graduate member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

He represents AICM members and the credit profession as a member of several other government and industry forums and leads AICM’s advocacy with federal government on matters related to cash flow and credit management.

Matthew Connor, CAE

Director

Matt has more than a decade of senior leadership experience across both professional and industry associations, including the Australian Water Association, Australian Dental Association and the Motor Traders’ Association of NSW. His career has spanned all core association functions, with a consistent focus on strengthening member value, embedding effective governance practices, and driving digital transformation.

He is currently Head of Communications & Corporate Services at the Australian Water Association, where he leads strategy and operations across finance, IT, marketing and communications. As Executive Sponsor of the Governance & Audit Subcommittee, he works closely with the CEO and Board to ensure strong governance, effective corporate services, and a positive member and employee experience.

Vicki Mayo

Director

Vicki Mayo is an association specialist with over a decade of experience in senior management roles. Vicki specialises in working with the Association’s members to develop meaningful connections, experiences and opportunities.

A Certified Meeting Manager, Vicki has expertise in stakeholder engagement, marketing, communications and event management. With a passion for creating unique experiences, coupled with her commercial acumen, Vicki is focused on developing an extraordinary member community alongside the growth and future development of the association. Vicki thrives on putting plans into action, of testing the untested and being able to deliver exceptional quality in all areas of the Association.

Andrew Hiebl, CAE

Director

Andrew Hiebl has worked at ACCI – Australia’s leading business collaboration – for three years, and has now taken on the elevated role of Head of Partnerships and Growth. A key focus for Andrew through this position has been to integrate all activities undertaken by ACCI through a single association management system to increase member satisfaction, engagement, growth, and staff productivity. Delivering ACCI’s annual member survey in parallel has complimented this work – providing feedback on core value and strategic direction.

Prior to this, Andrew has served the associations sector for more than 20 years as a leading advocate of the business events industry. He has led the Association of Australian Convention Bureaux as Chief Executive Officer for 11 years including positions on the Board of the Business Events Council of Australia during this time. As a key driver of positive change, Andrew led an industry consolidation strategy and the creation of the new peak body, the Australian Business Events Association, to replace four pre-existing industry groups: Association of Australian Convention Bureaux, Exhibition and Event Association of Australasia, Australian Convention Centres Group and Business Events Council of Australia.

Andrew holds the international credential of Certified Association Executive and is recognised by AuSAE as an Association Influencer.

Caroline Wilkie

Director

Caroline Wilkie commenced as the Chief Executive Officer of the Australasian Railway Association (ARA) in February 2020. She brings extensive policy and advocacy experience to the ARA, with a track record of working with Government and industry to deliver nation-building infrastructure investment and critical transport networks connecting urban and regional communities. 

 Caroline served as the CEO of the Australian Airports Association (AAA) for over nine years. With a Master of Public Affairs from the University of Sydney and a background in Communications and Public Relations, Caroline was appointed National Manager of the Tourism and Transport Forum (TTF) in 2003. 

 She believes the rail industry touches the lives of so many people in both Australia and New Zealand, whether they are catching passenger trains, trams or light rail in our cities or work for a business that relies upon the rail freight network. Rail is essential to drive economies, increase productivity and shape the development of industries across both Australia and New Zealand. 

 Caroline will continue to develop the ARA’s strong focus on safety, regulation, skills development and the implementation of new technologies within the rail industry as well as defining a new future agenda on behalf of ARA members and the rail industry. 

Dr Kate More, PHD

Director

Kate More is an Association CEO, Director and leader grounded in a deep commitment to strengthening the impact, sustainability, and relevance of the association sector during a period of significant challenge and change. Throughout her career, she has worked at the intersection of leadership, strategy, and community impact, with a focus on enabling executives, teams, organisations and sectors to thrive in complex and evolving environments.

Passionate about supporting associations’ resilience, relevance and future: embracing innovation while preserving the trust and purpose that underpin member-based organisations, Kate has held multiple senior executive roles in four member-based associations over an 18-year period.

Serving on the Board of AuSAE presents an opportunity for Kate to help AuSAE play a more influential role as the association sector navigates accelerating change, increasing complexity and evolving member expectations, leveraging her skills in governance, advocacy, member value, and professional training and accreditation to elevate professional standards, and to ensure members are equipped to navigate change with confidence.

Michelle Rose, CAE

Director

Michelle is the Chief Executive Officer of the Association of Rotational Moulders Australasia (ARMA), bringing two decades of association sector experience to her leadership of an internationally connected not-for-profit supporting the rotational moulding industry across Australia, New Zealand and the broader Asia-Pacific region.

A Certified Association Executive (CAE) and graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors Company Directors Course, Michelle brings extensive experience across association management, governance, strategic planning, financial stewardship, member engagement, advocacy and organisational transformation. She has a strong track record of partnering with boards on strategy, risk oversight, reporting and long-term planning, and is known for practical leadership that translates complexity into clear, actionable outcomes.

Her career has taken her from factory floors and member sites to international conferences and study tours, with experience building partnerships across Asia, Africa, Europe and Oceania. She works regularly with international boards, overseas associations and global industry leadership groups on cross-border strategic initiatives.

Michelle is committed to the association sector and to leadership that is grounded, collaborative and focused on outcomes that genuinely serve members and the communities associations exist to support.

Rebecca Clarke

Director

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