A big-picture strategist with over two decades of leadership experience, Gary has been twice named in the top 10 and top 3 of Australia's most influential digital and technology chiefs in the CIO50 Index. Under his leadership, MinterEllison has earned multiple global and regional Innovation Awards, cementing the firm's position at the forefront of digital-driven professional services.

Gary's career began in finance and accounting before he transitioned into technology in the early 2000s, initially focused on infrastructure. He has since held leadership roles spanning investment banking, insurance, energy and resources and professional services in both Australia and the UK, from managing technical portfolios to shaping enterprise-wide digital strategy.

Today, his focus sits at the intersection of generative AI, automation and business transformation. He is known for his ability to translate emerging technology into measurable operational value, from large-scale platform implementations and high-stakes vendor negotiations to building high-performance teams and embedding a culture of digital fluency and innovation across complex organisations.

With a strategic, action-oriented leadership style, Gary is committed to reshaping the professional services landscape for a more agile, AI-enabled future.

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