Chief Executive Women (CEW) is a pre-eminent organization established in 1985, representing nearly 400 of Australia's most accomplished women leaders. They are renowned for advocating and enabling progress for women in leadership roles across corporate, public service, academic, and not-for-profit sectors. Their members oversee over 1.

3 million employees and contribute a staggering $749 billion in revenue to Australia's GDP. With a collective market capitalization surpassing $1. 144 trillion, CEW's vision is to foster a society where both women and men have equal economic and social choices and responsibilities.

To achieve this, CEW employs various strategies such as advocacy, research, scholarships, and targeted programs to remove barriers hindering women's career advancements, ensuring equal opportunities for prosperity. Despite their ongoing efforts, the recent 2022 CEW Census revealed that progress towards gender balance in executive positions is slow, with projections estimating it will take another century for women to reach 40% representation in ASX 300 chief executive roles. CEW remains steadfast in its commitment to empowering women leaders and strives to accelerate progress towards true gender equality in Australia