Yvonne Howie
Chief Executive - NSW

Yvonne has had a successful career in senior leadership roles across politics, international business, as a strategic communications and public policy advisor to national and international companies.

Yvonne has worked extensively with government at all levels and joined The CEO Institute from her role as CEO of the Penrith Valley Chamber of  Commerce - one of Australia’s largest Chambers of Commerce with over 530 members in Greater Western Sydney - a dynamic and growing economy .

Yvonne has been responsible for introducing major new revenue streams and for business skills development of members across all industry sectors.

Yvonne was a judge in the NSW Government's 'Entrepreneur of the Year' award for 2008 - part of the prestigious Western Sydney business awards.  She is also a member of the NSW Government's Greater Western Sydney Economic Development Board.

Yvonne is on the organising committee for the St Vincent de Paul CEO Winter Sleepout - an annual event held at ANZ Stadium in Sydney, which raises funds for programs to combat homelessness and raises awareness of this issue with business leaders.