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National Executive Director, The Pharmacy Guild of Australia

Gerard Benedet

Gerard Benedet joined The Pharmacy Guild of Australia as Queensland Branch Director in October 2019, before taking on the role of National Executive Director in November 2023. During his time as Queensland Branch Director, Gerard worked closely with Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk and the Queensland Labor Government to deliver nation-leading reforms to primary care including the North Queensland Scope of Practice Pilot, the Community Pharmacy UTI Health Service, and the Free Flu Vaccination Program. Gerard also led the Guild’s response to the COVID pandemic in Queensland, which was the first state to allow community pharmacists to administer vaccines. Prior to his roles at the Guild, Gerard was national Director of Advance Australia, Chief of Staff for the Leader of the Opposition in Queensland, Executive General Manager – Marketing, Government and Public Affairs for Careers Australia and Commercial Director – Government for News Corp Australia.

Session details: The Panel: State of the Industry | Friday 21 March 2025 | 8.30am – 9.20am