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ACT Leave appoints their new CEO 

17 September 2025

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ACT Leave is pleased to announce that the ACT Leave Board has appointed Ms Cassandra Webeck to the role of Chief Executive Officer and Registrar for five years.  

With a career spanning the not-for-profit, higher education, and government sectors, Cassandra is a seasoned senior executive experienced in establishing and managing corporate operations, with expertise in governance, risk management, and compliance. As an experienced governance practitioner, Cassandra has served on several not-for-profit and higher education sector Boards and sub-committees where she has focused on building accountability, promoting continuous improvement, and supporting effective decision making. 

Cassandra has been a valued member of the ACT Leave team for four years, as Deputy Registrar between 2021-2024, before acting as Chief Executive Officer and Registrar from September 2024 until her appointment in September 2025.  

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