Toni Brearley is the CEO of the Australasian Society of Association Executives (AuSAE), the peak body representing professionals who lead and manage associations across Australia and New Zealand. With a career spanning nearly two decades in the not-for-profit and association sector, Toni is a strong advocate for the influence and impact of associations in building thriving industries, professions and communities.

Toni’s leadership at AuSAE is driven by a clear mission: to support and grow the capability of association professionals through connection, education and meaningful partnerships. Her background includes senior roles in sector peak bodies and community organizations, with a focus on stakeholder engagement, communications and policy. She also draws on earlier experience in commercial sales and business development, bringing a balanced, strategic lens to association management.

Known for her collaborative approach and commitment to sector leadership, Toni is passionate about creating spaces where association professionals can connect, learn and lead with confidence.