Gary Edwards Email & Phone Number

Over my career, I have enjoyed leading a large, multi-faceted, faith-based community services organisation, being an integral member of many boards, and being heavily involved in corporate family businesses. I am passionate about using my skills, experience and background in financial management, corporate governance, and strategic planning to enliven organisations and help them to reach their full potential. In January 2023, I retired from my position as Chief Executive Officer of Churches of Christ, a position I have held with pride since September 2018. I was fortunate to lead a team of almost 4000 dedicated individuals guided by our mission to bring the light of Christ into communities as we supported tens of thousands of individuals each year. In the 12 years I was involved with Churches of Christ as a Board Member and then Board Chair, the organisation substantially grew and matured. I am so proud of the organisation I am leaving which is growing and performing well. It has been a most rewarding experience.When I was appointed CEO of Churches of Christ, I drew inspiration from a verse of the bible, Micah, 6:8. It says: “What does the Lord require of you. But to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?”I will continue to be inspired by this verse as I embark on this next journey in my career.My previous roles have also included Deputy Chair of Bremer Institute of TAFE, Deputy Chair and Board Member of Retravision Northern Ltd, Ipswich City Rotary Club, Board Member RT Edwards and Sons Pty Ltd, Deputy Chair of Westside Christian College, and Chair of Elders at Whitehill Church of Christ. Specialities: senior financial management, corporate governance, social services, community services, leadership.

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  Chief Executive Officer

  Churches Of Christ In Queensland

  Brisbane, Qld, Au