Denita Wawn appointed CEO, Master Builders Australia

Denita Wawn appointed CEO, Master Builders Australia
Staff ReporterDecember 7, 2020

Master Builders Australia has appointed Denita Wawn as chief executive officer, effective 20 March 2017.

Mrs Wawn will be Master Builders’ first female CEO in its 127 year history and the third CEO in thirty years.

Dan Perkins, national president of Master Builders, said the board is confident her  leadership will see the implementation of its vision for Master Builders as a modern, credible and influential national voice.

“Denita has impeccable credentials for success including her wealth of experience spearheading game changing advocacy and industrial relations campaigns at the National Farmers Federation (NFF), and the Australian Hotels Association (AHA),” he said.

“As CEO of the Brewers Association of Australia and New Zealand, Denita implemented a highly successful reputational change strategy at a national and international level.

“Denita has spent over the past 12 months as General Manager Operations at Master Builders, giving her a strong foundation to understand the issues impacting on Master Builders and our members.

"The Board is excited by Mrs Wawn’s leadership, her strong grasp of the factors which drive success in industry associations, and her passionate commitment for standing up for the interests of members."

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