Dear AuSAE Members, Partners & Supporters,

On behalf of the board of AuSAE, I am pleased to announce the appointment of Brendon Ward to the position of Chief Executive Officer. Brendon who assumes his responsibilities effective today will be based in our Brisbane office. 

Brendon joins the AuSAE team from an extensive background in the NFP and Charities sector. He headed New Zealand’s Charities regulator, following a career as CEO of the New Zealand Recreation Association and the heading up of the internationally lauded volunteer program for Rugby World Cup 2011 which is now a benchmark for global events. 

Brendon’s roles, international and voluntary sector exposure, and strong networking connections across New Zealand and Australia will bring value to the next phase of AuSAE’s development. As the peak body for the NFP and charitable sector across Australia and New Zealand, the board are delighted to have Brendon head the AuSAE team to continue the drive to add benefits, skill sets and outcomes ensuring our sector is recognised as a major contributor within the economies it works.

The board is looking forward to members continuing to increase engagement with AuSAE as new services come on stream to support our individual operational capacities.  A key part of our strategy is to have strong and vibrant local communities encouraged by both new and existing member participation.

Brendon is “extremely excited about potential opportunities for both AuSAE and the sector and I am looking at further building my network of relationships to create an environment that will stimulate full engagement of those who work in our sectors”.

I ask you to join with me in welcoming Brendon to AuSAE and encourage you to engage with Brendon over the coming years to strengthen and grow AuSAE. Brendon can be contacted directly via email at ceo@ausae.org.au

Warm Regards,

Nick

Nick Hill

President 

Australasian Society of Association Executives

president@ausae.org.au