Toni Brearley is the Chief Executive Officer of the Australasian Society of Association Executives (AuSAE), the only member-owned organisation supporting association professionals across Australia and New Zealand. For more than a decade, she has championed the critical role associations play in shaping industries, strengthening communities, and driving meaningful impact.

Toni is recognised for her collaborative and future-focused leadership, guiding AuSAE through significant growth while expanding its trans-Tasman network and elevating the profession’s visibility. Under her leadership, AuSAE has introduced innovative learning pathways, strengthened peer-to-peer communities, and built new platforms that help association professionals lead with confidence and clarity.

With a strong belief in the power of community, Toni brings people together to learn, share, and co-create solutions. Based in Brisbane, she remains a passionate advocate for the sector, committed to building a thriving, connected profession that equips today’s association leaders—and tomorrow’s—with the tools to make lasting impact.