Members Directory

CEW members are leaders across diverse sectors in Australia, including government, business, sport, academia, the arts, and the not-for-profit sector.

Our members share a unifying goal: to remove systemic barriers and create pipelines that enable Australian women to rise to leadership positions in their communities. This ensures a diversity of women's voices at every decision-making table while supporting both women and men to thrive—at work and home.

Debby Blakey

Debby Blakey
Debby Blakey was appointed Chief Executive Officer of HESTA in 2015, responsible for leading the $40billion industry fund dedicated to the health and community services sector. She first joined the business in 2008 as the Executive Manager for Member Advice before assuming the role of Deputy CEO in 2012. Debby's career spans more than 25 years in superannuation and financial services. Prior to joining HESTA, she worked in the financial services industry across business development, client relationships and operational management. In addition to her position at HESTA, Debby currently holds directorships at Fund Executive Association Limited (FEAL), Industry Super Australia Ltd (ISA), Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees (AIST) and the Australian Council of Superannuation Investors (ACSI). Debby holds a Bachelor of Science from the University of Kwa-ZuluNatal, South Africa, is a Certified Financial Planner, a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees and a Graduate Member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
+61427000897
dblakey@hesta.com.au