Exciting Announcement: Meet the 2024 Next Gen Association Leaders!

24 Oct 2024 10:03 AM | Sarah Gamble (Administrator)

We’re thrilled to share that the Australasian Society of Association Executives (AuSAE), in partnership with Adelaide Convention Centre, has selected the recipients of the 2024 Next Gen Association Leaders program! This initiative is all about empowering future leaders in the association sector, fostering growth, and building a strong, supportive network of professionals who are ready to elevate their careers.

The 2024 Next Gen Association Leaders program brings together a diverse group of professionals working within associations. They’ll be engaging with current and relevant themes that will shape the future of our sector at the 2024 AuSAE Conference & Exhibition (ACE) in Adelaide, 17 – 19 November.

We’re excited to introduce you to the five amazing individuals who’ve earned a scholarship in the 2024 Next Gen Association Leaders program:

  • Lou Beilken - Head of Change Management and Strategic Projects, Australian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (AusIMM)
  • Jon Cullum - Executive Manager, Membership, Events & Publication – The Royal Australian & New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP)
  • Amanda Frazer - Events Manager, Australian Institute of Health and Safety (AIHS)
  • Faizal Mohammed - Manager, Member Engagement, Local Government NSW
  • Lisa Muston – Events Manager, Australasian Sonographers Association

AuSAE together with Adelaide Convention Centre, would like to acknowledge all the nominees for their submissions and dedication to the sector and congratulate the 2024 Next Gen Association Leaders.

AuSAE CEO, Toni Brearley, shared, "The calibre of applicants this year was truly exceptional, and we are beyond excited to collaborate with such a talented group of next gen leaders. Their future is incredibly bright, and we can’t wait to see how they’ll contribute to the success of organisations they work with and the association sector as a whole."

Toni also highlighted the diversity and broad representation within this year’s cohort, which promises innovative and fresh perspectives for the future of our sector.

Sarah Goldfinch, General Manager, Adelaide Convention Centre, added, “We were delighted to once again partner with AuSAE on this terrific initiative and equally excited by the calibre of this year’s applicants."

“Association conferences and exhibitions provide an important platform for collaboration, knowledge sharing, networking and to elevate industries. We look forward to welcoming the 2024 Next Gen Association Leaders to the Adelaide Convention Centre for ACE 2024 next month.”

By supporting today’s next generation of association leaders, we’re investing in a vibrant and successful future for the association sector. 


The Australasian Society of Association Executives

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