Australia's most influential network of senior women leaders
CEW members access a range of benefits as part of their membership, including executive networking, exclusive insights and research, and member-only events.
As Australia's premier organisation for senior women executives, CEW brings together 1,400+ members from every sector — united by a commitment to advancing gender equality and supporting one another at the highest levels of leadership.
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Six ways CEW membership elevates your leadership and career
01 Executive network
Connect and grow your network
Connect with Australia's senior women leaders to grow your professional network in a community that's shaping the future of leadership. CEW's members collectively oversee $749 billion in revenue and lead organisations across every sector of the Australian economy.
When you join CEW, you join a community of peers who understand the unique opportunities and challenges of senior leadership.
- National network of 1,400+ executives and board directors
- Cross-sector connections spanning every industry
- Access to both public and members-only member directories
02 Advocacy
Use your influence to advocate for change
When you join CEW, you're joining an organisation of women using their influence to drive change by advocating for gender equality and better outcomes for all women.
CEW is one of Australia's most credible voices on gender equality. In recent years, CEW has successfully advocated for improved paid parental leave, more affordable childcare, and stronger gender equality reporting requirements.
- Shape CEW's policy submissions and advocacy positions
- Represent women at the highest levels of public life
03 Member events
Access to our member-only events
Attend CEW member-only events that bring senior women together to connect and hear from thought leaders. From intimate roundtables to national dinners and state chapter gatherings, CEW's event calendar keeps you at the forefront of leadership thinking.
- Member-only dinners, lunches, and roundtables nationally
- Annual CEW dinner — Australia's premier event for women leaders
- State chapter events in every major city
- Book member events via the CEW Member Hub
04 Visibility
Amplify your visibility and profile
Share your expertise through CEW's platforms, speaking opportunities, and leadership initiatives. CEW creates meaningful opportunities for members to share their knowledge and perspectives on a national stage.
- Speaking opportunities at CEW events and forums
- Contribution to CEW's Member Stories series
- Recognition in CEW communications and channels
05 Research
Strategic insights and research
Receive exclusive access to our research, reports, and talking points which will help you contribute to conversations to drive gender equality. CEW's research is cited in boardrooms, Senate hearings, and media nationwide.
- CEW Senior Executive Census — Australia's definitive annual data on women in leadership
- Exclusive talking points and briefing documents
- Early access to new research and policy positions
- Full access to CEW's resources and toolkits library
06 Paying it forward
Support women's advancement
Be involved in building the next generation of women leaders through CEW's leadership programs. Members play a vital role as mentors, panel members, scholarship reviewers, and advocates.
- Participate as a reviewer or panellist for CEW's scholarship program
- Mentor and sponsor women through the CEW Leaders Program
- Endorse exceptional candidates for the Executive Leaders Program
- Shape the pipeline of women into CEO and board roles
As a body, the power of CEW is to open doors for other people and to create a seat at the table for women from all walks of life.
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CEW Member Directory
To find out more about our members, you can access our public member directory. The public directory lets anyone explore CEW's membership by name, title, and organisation.
Members can access a full member directory via our Member Hub. The member-only directory provides career and contact information to ensure our members can network and engage with each other.
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Ways to explore the CEW network
Ready to become a member?
CEW welcomes the most influential women in Australia — executives and non-executives from the public, private, and not-for-profit sectors who meet our membership criteria.