About AES

What we do

AES provides support services to not-for-profit organisations.  
Our business is divided into three core areas - Management Consulting, Administration Services and Event Management.

About us

About Association Executive Services (AES)
Association Executive Services is a leading provider of professional secretariat, administration, and consultancy services for associations and not-for-profit organisations across Australia and the Asia–Pacific. Based in Vermont, Victoria, our team serves as the operational engine of AES—supporting clients with efficient, reliable, and high-quality service delivery.

We combine experienced association professionals with modern systems and best-practice processes to ensure our clients receive proactive support, clear communication, and seamless operations. From membership management and governance support to finance, events, strategic planning, and technology advice, AES provides an end-to-end service model that strengthens organisational capability and member engagement.

Our approach is grounded in three key principles:
• Practicality – Solutions tailored to each organisation’s size, structure, and strategic priorities.
• Consistency – A stable, experienced team ensuring continuity of service and reduced reliance on volunteers.
• Impact – Services designed to improve efficiency, enhance member value, and support long-term sustainability.

With decades of combined experience across multiple associations and industries, the AES team is committed to delivering the highest standard of professional support. By partnering with us, organisations gain a dependable, knowledgeable, and resourceful team focused on helping them operate with confidence, clarity, and impact.

Our history

Founded in 2010, AES is a commercial consultancy and advisory firm specialising in comprehensive management services for the not-for-profit (NFP) sector. We support membership-based associations and NFP organisations by helping them achieve sustainable growth and long-term financial stability. What distinguishes AES from other association management companies is our team of highly experienced professionals, each with extensive expertise gained from years of working within the NFP sector.

AES plays a key role in the evolving association landscape by providing all the resources and management support that associations, societies, and not-for-profit organisations need. Our dedicated in-house team manages daily operations, while a network of professional consultants ensures our clients are well-equipped to meet their changing needs.

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