“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
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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