Marie Karekla named among Australia’s top women in HVAC&R

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AIRAH’s Head of Conferences, Events and Business Development, Marie Karekla, has been recognised among the Top 20 Women in the Australian heating, ventilation, air-conditioning and refrigeration (HVAC&R) industry by Climate Control News (CCN), highlighting her leadership and impact.

Originally from Adelaide, Karekla began her career in grassroots sport before moving into events and business development, where she discovered a passion for connecting people and driving community growth.

Since joining AIRAH, Karekla has expanded and elevated the organisation’s conferences and events portfolio, strengthening its relevance and reach within the HVAC&R industry.

Her strategic direction has opened new business pathways and fostered stronger collaboration across the sector.

“I’m incredibly honoured to be named in the top 20 list alongside so many inspiring women,” Karekla said.

“Recognition like this is a reminder of the power of collaboration and the importance of lifting women up in our industry.”

AIRAH CEO Sami Zheng praised the achievement, describing Karekla as “an inspiring leader” whose work and vision reflect “a deep commitment to excellence and industry advancement.”

“Marie leads with a strong sense of direction, empowering her team and the people around her to grow,” Zheng said.

“Her achievement is a reflection of her dedication and the bright future she’s helping to shape for our industry.”

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