About Us
Built to turn CEO leadership into lasting gender equity progress.
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Who We Are
CGE exists to accelerate gender equity through CEO leadership, supporting leaders to move commitment into the systems, decisions and cultures that shape opportunity.
Our vision is a gender equitable world, and our work is focused on building the leadership, capability and collective influence needed to make that progress practical, sustained and scalable.
We connect CEOs and heads of state, strengthen organisational capability, influence policy and amplify what works, so progress is not isolated to individual organisations but contributes to broader change.
Our Strategy
Drive Gender Equity Impact
We support CEOs and organisations to move gender equity from commitment into practical action.
Through trusted peer connection, capability-building, practical tools and access to high-trust solutions, CGE helps members strengthen the systems, decisions and behaviours that shape workplace experience.
Shape Government Policy
CGE provides a solutions-focused platform for policy influence and reform.
Our advocacy is shaped by member insight, organisational experience and evidence, ensuring policy priorities reflect what leaders and teams are seeing in practice.
Mobilise the Movement
We make gender equity action more visible, practical and achievable across sectors.
By growing the CEO member community, amplifying what works and building partnerships for impact, CGE helps turn organisational progress into broader momentum.
Our Team
Dr Ashley McGrath
Chief Executive Officer
Ashley combines research, strategy and practical action to help leaders accelerate meaningful gender equity progress.
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Henry Cooper
Strategic Partnerships and Engagement Manager
Henry builds strong partnerships and member connections that support collaboration, shared learning and action.
Kelly Burns
Communications and Marketing Manager
Kelly shapes CGE’s brand, storytelling and communications to amplify member leadership and strengthen the organisation’s profile.
Juliana Stanko
Project and Event Lead
Juliana contributes to the delivery of CGE’s projects and events, helping create a strong and consistent experience for members.
Our Board
Ben Lambert
Chair
Managing Director WA & NT, Aurecon
Ben provides strategic and governance leadership, helping guide CGE’s direction, growth and long-term value for members.
Caitlin Iustini
Deputy Chair
Chief Executive Officer, Technical Resources
Caitlin contributes a practical executive perspective shaped by leadership across operations, performance and organisational growth.
Lauren Jones
Treasurer
Partner, Deloitte
Lauren brings extensive business and taxation advisory experience. As Treasurer, she provides strong financial oversight and governance to support CGE’s long-term sustainability.
Rabia Siddique
Board Member
International Humanitarian Lawyer, Speaker, Author and Leadership Consultant
Rabia strengthens CGE’s work through her expertise in advocacy, reform, accountability and cultural change.
Peta Slocombe
Board Member
Chief Executive Officer, Performance Story
Peta contributes deep insight into psychology, leadership, organisational culture and sustainable behavioural change.
Brendan Harris
Board Member
Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, Sandfire
Brendan brings extensive insight into leadership, culture and organisational change within complex, large-scale businesses.
Start a Conversation
CGE brings together leaders, organisations and partners committed to accelerating gender equity through practical action and collective influence. If you are interested in membership, partnership, policy collaboration or supporting CGE's work, we welcome the opportunity to connect.