Following the recent Annual General Meeting, the Board of Directors of the Australian Association of Graduate Employers (AAGE) would like to issue an update on changes to the Board.

Robert Blaze, who has served as the Chair of the AAGE Board from October 2023 and a Director since 2019, has reached the end of his term. During this time, Rob has lead the AAGE through a period of significant growth and development. The Board thanks Rob for his service to the Board, the AAGE and the early careers industry.

The Board has voted Joanne Dean, who has served on the Board since 2023, as the new Chair of the AAGE Board of Directors.

Jo is the Senior Manager, Early Careers at Ashurst and has over 15 years' experience in Early Careers across Legal and Retail industries. Her expertise includes attraction, selection and development of early careers talent. Strengths include leadership, stakeholder management, strategy and project management.

“I am honoured to be appointed Chair of the Board of Directors and extend my sincere thanks to Rob for his outstanding leadership and dedication. I am genuinely excited about the organisation’s direction. I am fully committed to supporting the AAGE team, Board and Committee in advancing our strategic priorities and to building on the excellent work already underway.”

Joanne Dean, Chair and Elected Director, AAGE

The Board would like to thank Rob for his service to the AAGE and congratulate Jo on her appointment.

Please contact info@aage.com.au for further information.