London December 2025
Chartered Accountants Worldwide (CAW) has confirmed that Ainslie van Onselen, CEO of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ), has been reappointed as Chair for a further two-year term. The decision was unanimously supported by the CAW Board.
Ainslie made history in November 2023 as the first woman and the first representative from CA ANZ to hold the position of Chair. Her renewed term reflects the Board’s confidence in her leadership and the significant progress achieved under her tenure.
As Chair, Ainslie will continue to champion the role of Chartered Accountants in a rapidly evolving global economy – advocating for innovation, embracing advancements in sustainability, AI and technology, and ensuring a strong pipeline of future talent entering the profession.
Ainslie van Onselen said:
“I am delighted to be reappointed as Chair of Chartered Accountants Worldwide. It has been a privilege to work alongside our 15 member institutes, and I am incredibly proud of what we have achieved collectively over the past two years.
“Together, we have strengthened our global voice, advanced the profession’s leadership in sustainability and highlighted the role of Chartered Accountants as trusted leaders in an increasingly complex world.
“I look forward to continuing this journey by building on our shared commitment to trust, integrity, and inspiring the next generation to see Chartered Accountancy as a dynamic, purposeful and future-focused profession.
“This is an exciting time for us, and I remain confident that by working together, we will continue to drive meaningful progress for our members and for the communities they serve.”
