Áine Whelan is a senior executive with over 25 years’ experience who has successfully transferred her knowledge and skills to senior positions in Government, corporate, not-for-profit and tertiary sectors. She is the General Manager Marketing, Business Development and Community Engagement at the Law Society of Western Australia. Her leadership spans across brand, customer experience, professional development, arts management, advocacy, sponsorship and philanthropy, community engagement and membership management and growth.
Áine believes arts and culture play a vital part in who we are and our national identity. She has a background in the performing arts holding an honours degree in music from Trinity College Dublin and an Arts Management Degree from the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA). She has produced and toured a range of arts and cultural events in Australia, Europe and Asia. Holding an Executive MBA from the University of Western Australia, Áine is passionate about placing creativity at the centre of business strategy, decision making and execution.
Áine brings to our board skills in governance, strategy, advocacy and policy, marketing, business development, strategic communications and stakeholder relations.
