Chief Awakening Officer

• Sep 2020 - Present

Chairperson

• Sep 2015 - Present

Layne achieved yet another first in Australian sporting history by becoming Surfing Australia's Chairperson. She is the first former female World Champion of any sport to take on the role in a National Sporting organisation. Layne brings an undisputed level of credibility as both a competitive surfer and a social entrepreneur. With seven ASP World Titles and a total of 29 tour victories her competitive record is unmatched. Layne has also given so much back to the sport of surfing through her public profile, 15 years of active service on the ASP board and staging the richest ASP Women’s World Tour event for seven consecutive years. In her own words: "I have a vision to bring Australia back to being the dominant performer on the world stage of professional surfing, on both male and female world tours. I want more Australian future world champions and Gold Medal winners as we progress towards Olympic inclusion in 2020.“To achieve this we plan to significantly expand the High Performance Centre at Casuarina, enabling us to build an even bigger state of the art facility that is recognised and respected worldwide for nurturing and developing future champions. The centre will also cater for broader community engagement across charities, corporate and education providers, offering access to training, ground breaking research and leadership programs, further consolidating Australia’s reputation as the global home of high performance sport. “I am extremely grateful for the confidence and skill set of the board, which is a result of the leadership and vision for the organisation that has been held by Norm Innis during his 12-year tenure. I am excited to be stepping into this role at such a pivotal time in Surfing Australia’s growth and together with the board we will be setting a course to steer us firmly to the top of the international arena."

Board Member

• 2010 - Sep 2015

Surfing Australia is a not for profit incorporated National Sporting Organisation that was formed in 1963 to establish, guide and promote the development of surfing in Australia.Surfing underpins an important part of the Australian coastal fabric. It forms part of a lifestyle in which millions participate with a mystique in which millions more have a documented interest.Our Vision is To become a mainstream commercially sustainable sport, and to promote surfing as an iconic Australian lifestyle.Our Mission:We will grow Surfing’s position and profile through successful working relationships with stakeholders; innovative thinking; the performance of Australian athletes; and a dynamic management team delivering world’s best surfing programs.

Ambassador

• Jan 2005 - Present

I'm a long term brand ambassador for Wyndham Vacation Resorts Asia Pacific. Representing the brand on the world stage while also spending quality time with owners and teaching them to surf, and motivating and inspiring the staff to perform at their best. I'm a long term brand ambassador for Wyndham Vacation Resorts Asia Pacific. Representing the brand on the world stage while also spending quality time with owners and teaching them to surf, and motivating and inspiring the staff to perform at their best.

Director

• Jan 1990 - Sep 2020

Founder/Director

• 2003 - Aug 2019

Celebrating Achievement and Supporting the Journey of Australia's young women. Having spent two decades breaking down the barriers in my chosen profession of surfing, I have also committed myself to making it easier for young women to achieve their goals by establishing the Layne Beachley Aim For The Stars Foundation. Enabling and Empowering Australia’s young girls and women to invest in their future and fulfil their potential, the foundation provides financial and moral support to encourage them to dare to dream, pursue their passion and aspire to achieve in all endeavours such as academia, business, arts and sport.

Board Member

• Dec 2012 - Dec 2015

The Sport Australia Hall Of Fame exists to inspire all Australians by recognising and promoting the outstanding sporting achievements of our greatest athletes, and encourage everyone, young and old, to reach their sport and life potential. We aim to preserve Australia's rich sporting heritage by honouring these great athletes, and use the values and experience of our Members to inspire our future stars. The Sport Australia Hall Of Fame exists to inspire all Australians by recognising and promoting the outstanding sporting achievements of our greatest athletes, and encourage everyone, young and old, to reach their sport and life potential. We aim to preserve Australia's rich sporting heritage by honouring these great athletes, and use the values and experience of our Members to inspire our future stars.

World Champion

• Aug 1998 - Jul 2015

Seven time World Champion, Layne Beachley is widely regarded as the most successful female surfer in history. She is the only surfer, male or female, to claim six consecutive world titles (1998-2003). Drawing on the insights, practices and tools that enabled Layne to become a World Champion and secure 7 world titles, World Champion Leadership empowers CEOs to achieve and sustain heightened efficiency, impact and productivity. In an increasingly competitive and unpredictable business landscape, the ability for CEOs to lead with an enhanced sense of clarity, purpose and confidence is critical to sustained success.