Garry Pearson OAM

Garry Pearson OAM is a highly experienced director and CEO with a long history of success in the non-profit sector. He has provided advice and support to numerous organizations and individuals in this sector since 2017, representing both associations and charities at national and state levels. Garry is highly skilled in governance and management of non-profit organizations, with expertise in strategic planning, policy, and leadership.

In addition to his pro-bono mentoring activities for Leadership Victoria, the Institute of Managers and Leaders, and the Australasian Society of Association Executives, Garry also offers fee-for-service consulting, mentoring, training, coaching, and public speaking in areas such as governance, strategy, risk management, policy, advocacy, and service profile matters.

Garry is the Chairman and Co-Founder of Japer Technology Pty Ltd, an information security company. He previously served as the CEO of the Australian Dental Association Victorian Branch Inc. (ADAVB) from 1991 to 2017, where he was responsible for policy analysis, submissions, advocacy, and managing a team of 21 staff. Garry also initiated the establishment of the eviDent Foundation in 2011 and acted as its CEO until 2016.

Prior to his tenure at ADAVB, Garry was the Secretary to the Board and Director of Corporate Services at the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Board from 1986 to 1991. He was inducted into the Associations Hall of Fame in 2017 and awarded the Order of Australia Medal on Australia Day 2018 for his service to dentistry and education in Victoria. Garry has also received several honors from the dental profession, including the ADAVB Award for Distinguished Service, the ADA Inc Award of Merit, and Honorary Life Membership of the ADA Tasmanian Branch.