Clea Smith
Chief Executive Officer
Tradeswomen Australia Foundation
Clea is the CEO of Tradeswomen Australia and a Director on the Board of Cricket Australia. A former Australian cricketer and past CEO of The Mind Room and SENVIC, she also served as General Manager at the Australian Cricketers’ Association. With an MBA and a background in sport and leadership, Clea has consistently championed gender equality—particularly in male-dominated industries. Through her work in sport, mental health, and trades, she is committed to creating inclusive pathways that support women to thrive in meaningful, future-focused careers.
SESSIONS
Day 1
11:25
Why Retention Is the Key
Why inclusive, culturally safe workplaces help women stay and thrive
How women who stay become visible role models—boosting future recruitment
Driving long-term diversity across construction, engineering, and infrastructure by focusing on retention
Clea Smith, Chief Executive Officer, Tradeswomen Australia Foundation