Executive PA Australasia Issue 2 2019 | Page 50

“It’s all about working out what the authentic ‘you’ is, and how you can bring that authentic ‘you’ to work” EA PROFILE Anthony Carthew, EA to the CEO of Sydney Opera House, and winner of PA of the Year Australasia tells the story of his journey to the top of the profession It’s the night of the 2018 Executive PA Awards and the room is silent in suspense. The audience waits with baited breath for the MC, Robyn Moore, to announce the winner of the PA of the Year award. “And the of PA of the Year Australasia is Anthony Carthew, EA to the CEO of Sydney Opera House!” The room bursts into applause as Anthony takes to the stage and delivers an elegant speech. “What an honour it is to be in this profession. It’s nice to be a male and be a 50 Chief of Staff | Issue 2 2019 minority here —I’ve learnt so much from that. I really respect everyone that does this job. Working mothers, I take my hat off to you. It is selfless, but it is an absolute privilege to do what we do. Thank you very much.” Now at the top of his profession, Anthony took the time out of his busy schedule to sit down with us to share the highlights of his career; it was a conversation packed with invaluable advice and fascinating anecdotes. Anthony’s