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.
Kate Drews

A leader with over 30 years experience in consulting engineering within a professional services environment. Kate is the Regional Head for Surbana Jurong which is the parent company of ten brands globally including SMEC Australia. Her previous roles include acting as the CEO for SMEC Australia and she has been an executive director on its Board also since 2020. She has held a range of senior executive roles in large firms.
+61447202589
katedrews@aapt.net.au