Women Chiefs of Enterprises International (WCEI) provides an environment for women to grow and develop in their business and professions. WCEI directly encourages women to support each other and aims to enhance the recognition of the professional achievements of women. Founded in Australia in 1985 as a non-profit organisation for women entrepreneurs and business owners, WCEI is affiliated with the international network known as Les Femmes Chefs d'Entreprises Mondiales (FCEM). WCEI is also affiliated with or holds membership in a number of international organisations which share similar goals to WCEI.