Women in Construction have a new leader
At a time when the role of women in construction has never been more important, the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) is delighted to announce the appointment of Cathryn Greville as its new CEO.
Cathryn is a qualified lawyer and company director, recognised in the field of equity, diversity and inclusion both in Australia and overseas. She has approaching 20 years’ experience working across environmental, social and governance areas and regulatory arenas, including in construction and the built environment.
Having recently returned from the United Kingdom where she has been leading a programme focused on organisational and sector-wide behavioural and cultural change, Cathryn is looking forward to working with NAWIC’s members, staff and supporters across Australia to drive transformational change for women in construction.
“I am honoured and delighted to be taking on the role of CEO of NAWIC. The construction sector and the broader community have an incredible amount to gain by advancing gender representation and inclusion. I am passionate about driving desperately needed and long overdue improvements to workplace culture and behaviours, ensuring women from all backgrounds and skill sets feel welcomed, supported and set up to thrive in their careers.
At this critical juncture for NAWIC and the industry itself, I am looking forward to working with a broad range of stakeholders, including the large team of passionate and committed volunteers, to build on the great work done to date. Together, we can collaboratively push forward on the inclusion agenda and I’m excited about the impact we will create.”
Cathryn, who starts at NAWIC on November 18, will immediately lead a number of crucial campaigns.
NAWIC is focused on increasing safety for women in the industry, improving flexibility for women to undertake a career in construction and enhancing women’s skills in the sector. It is also focused on actions to promote behavioural and cultural change and make the sector one in which women can really succeed, following NAWIC and TDC Global’s recent report, The Not So Little Things Impacting Women in Construction, which highlighted the significant personal, professional and financial impacts of microaggressions in the construction industry.
No stranger to the challenges of the construction and built environment sector, Cathryn’s experience advocating for, advising and working with businesses and representative bodies to shift stubborn attitudes, address underrepresentation and attract, develop and promote talent will provide a strong grounding as she commences the role.
Cathryn will engage with key decision-makers across government and industry on issues impacting this increasingly diverse and critical sector of the Australian economy. This includes leading NAWIC’s advocacy efforts to ensure industry microaggressions data and insights serve as a catalyst for change, prompting organisations to re-evaluate their cultures, implement effective measures to counteract microaggressions, and create more inclusive and respectful working environments.
NAWIC’s Chair, Jennifer Gillett, commented further, “NAWIC’s people make us who we are. I am thrilled to welcome Cathryn to lead our association full of passionate members, volunteers, industry partners and staff. The next chapter for NAWIC is gearing up to be a very exciting time. With Cathryn’s leadership, I know NAWIC will enjoy and lead the journey toward an equitable and inclusive industry for all”.
Taken from the National Association of Women in Construction Media Release on November 15, 2024.
