Happy New Year, and welcome to 2026.
We are pleased to share that Wendy McPate has commenced as National Chair of the Asset Management Council from 1st January 2026. We are proud to mark this historic milestone—Wendy is the first female Chair in the history of our organisation. Her appointment reflects not only her exceptional leadership and contribution to the profession, but also the progress our community continues to make.
Wendy takes on the role with deep respect for the strong foundation built by those who have gone before, and a clear commitment to building on that work as we take asset management into a new era. She is an outstanding advocate for best practice and diversity and a role model for the next generation of asset managers.
About Wendy
Wendy McPate FIEAust CPEng EngExec RPEQ BEng CAMA is a senior engineering and asset management leader with more than 25 years’ experience across the energy, utilities and infrastructure sectors in Australia and the United Kingdom. As GHD’s South Queensland Business Group Leader Power, she provides strategic leadership to multidisciplinary teams delivering complex projects that support the energy transition. Her experience spans renewable and traditional power generation, defence and project management, with a strong focus on sustainable, long-term outcomes for clients and communities.
Wendy has previously held senior leadership roles at Origin Energy, Stanwell Corporation and Scottish Water, leading business transformation initiatives, strengthening asset management capability and improving operational performance across large and complex asset portfolios.
Wendy has also been actively involved with the Asset Management Council over the last decade. She joined the Board in 2021 and has contributed to initiatives including AMBoK technical projects, the Women in Asset Management Special Interest Group, and the Power Special Interest Group – supporting the continued development and maturity of asset management practice across our profession.
Please join us in warmly welcoming Wendy to the role of National Chair. We’re excited for the year ahead and look forward to the leadership, energy and direction she will bring to our community.
