Wendy Elizabeth McCarthy (born 22 July 1941 in Orange, New South Wales) is an Australian businesswoman, activist and former university administrator.
McCarthy has demonstrated a long-term commitment to shifting the concept and reality of being female in Australia, and globally.
McCarthy has worked for reform across the public, private and community sectors, in education, family planning, human rights, public health, and overseas aid and development, as well as in conservation, heritage, and media.