Directors are critically important to the success and sustainability of an organisation and the health of an organisation is often reflected in the number and quality of people that stand for Director roles. With 11 nominees across three regions, it was very satisfying to note the extremely high calibre of those who stood for the AuSAE Board this year. A big thanks to everyone who put themselves forward.

It gives me great pleasure to welcome two new Directors, Damian Mitsch (CEO, Australasian Podiatry Council) and Glen Harriss (EO, Coeliac Queensland) to the AuSAE Board. Both Damian and Glen are extremely knowledgeable, well connected and dedicated AuSAE members. The term for the SA/WA representative Kirsty Kelly (Planning Institute of Australia) was also up for renewal and Kirsty successfully stood for re-election.

The terms of two valued Board members concluded at the AGM. I sincerely thank both Michelle Trute (CEO, Diabetes Australia - Queensland) and Rachel Drummond (Marketing Officer, Rural Health Workforce Australia) for their valuable commitment and service to AuSAE.

After the AGM a quick Board meeting was held to elect the officers. Congratulations to incoming President Graham Catt (CEO, Australian Veterinary Association) and Vice President Kirsty Kelly (CEO, Planning Institute of Australia).

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The AuSAE Annual Update Publication 2015-2016 was also presented at the AGM. It provides an overview of the year just gone and other information that may be of interest. 2015 was a year of significant transition and AuSAE is now well placed for an exciting and fruitful future.

Brendon Ward

Chief Executive Officer

Australasian Society of Association Executives