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    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.

    Rowena Smith

    Rowena Smith
    Rowena Smith was appointed Chief Sustainability Officer at South32 Ltd in 2017 with overall global responsibility for Health, Safety, Environment, Sustainability and Security. She was previously Vice President Supply, Australia region. Prior to joining South32, Rowena worked with BHP Nickel West as Head of Resource Planning and Development. In her 14 years with BHP, she also held senior roles in marketing and operations, including General Manager, Kwinana Nickel Refinery. Earlier in her career she worked in operational leadership roles within Rio Tinto's aluminium smelting business. Rowena currently serves as Chair of the Women and Infants Research Foundation (WIRF), the charitable arm of King Edward Memorial Hospital in Perth, Western Australia. Rowena was the Chamber of Minerals and Energy finalist for Women in Resources Champion 2014 and Women in Mining WA #BeBoldforChange 2017 Summit Speaker on "Overcoming Barriers to Inclusive Workplaces.
    0408938377
    rsmith@asm-au.com