Romilly is the CEO of Engineers Australia. Previously, Romilly was CEO Infrastructure Australia (IA), where she was responsible for overseeing IA’s critical role in helping governments prioritise projects and reforms that best serve our communities. Before joining Infrastructure Australia, Ms Madew was CEO of Green Building Council of Australia for 13 years. In acknowledgment of her contribution to Australia’s sustainable building movement, Ms Madew was awarded an Order of Australia in 2019. In her capacity as CEO of Engineers Australia, she sits on the STEM Champions of Change committee. She is also currently a Member of the Australian Academy of Technology & Engineering (ATSE) Infrastructure Forum; Director Placemaking NSW Board; Director Sydney Olympic Park Authority; Independent Chair Currawong State Park Advisory Board (NSW); Federal Government appointee on the Circular Economy Ministerial Advisory Group, G20 EMPOWER - Empowerment and Progression of Women's Economic Representation, Urban Policy Consultation Network; Member National Women in Transport CEO Advisory Group; Member UK Institution of Civil Engineers Enabling Better Infrastructure (EBI) Steering Group and Director of Minerva Network (supporting Australia’s elite sportswomen).

Romilly Madew, CEO of Infrastructure Australia, is a driving force for the development of sustainable buildings, and communities globally. As the CEO of the Green Building Council Australia (13 years) she has used her distinct & deep knowledge of sustainable practices, with her personal and professional leadership, to influence the way we design, construct and manage built assets. Globally, Romilly has been a pioneer of sustainable buildings and infrastructure. In 2019 Romilly was made an Officer of the Order of Australia for distinguished service to the construction sector as a change agent and advocate for sustainable building practices.