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What is the Young BPW Board?

The Young BPW Board was established in mid 2006 and is made up of 10 Young BPW members from all around Australia. The Board has nine portfolios in total, each of which will be represented by a Board member. You can meet the Board members by clicking here.

The main task of the Board will be to develop and administer the National Young BPW Program in consultation with its young members. The Board will also provide tangible support for Young BPW members and programs at a club and state level.

Another focus of the Board will be to encourage young women to take on more leadership roles on boards or otherwise in their respective careers. Currently women make up only 7% of board positions in Australian publicly listed companies.

Within our organisation, the Young BPW Board will offer young women the opportunity to develop directorship skills and build their confidence to take on such roles, in a mentored and nurtured environment.

The Young BPW Board will draw on the guidance of its appointed Board Mentor, Past BPW International President Dr Pat Harrison (pictured), as well as the broad range of experience that BPW Australia members can offer. As the Board aims to be a representative body for Young BPW, we will regularly seek feedback from BPW and Young BPW members.