Women at the top.

Focuses on women executives in Australia. How corporate boards are reluctant to appoint women despite their qualifications; Leadership in associations as a means to corporate positions and as a career choice; The example of Meredith Hellicar, who accepted the job as executive director of the New South Wales Coal Association in 1989; Philippa Smith, the chief executive officer (CEO) of the Association of Superannuation Funds Australia; Julie Mills, CEO of the Recruitment & Consulting Services Association.