Brendan Maher
Brendan Maher is the Chief Executive Officer of St John Ambulance Australia, a vital organisation that has served the Australian community for over 140 years.
With nearly two decades of leadership experience in the health and well-being sector, Brendan has held influential roles at Lifeline, R U OK?, and Movember. He is a current Board Member and former CEO of R U OK?, where he significantly expanded the organisation’s reach and impact. At Movember, Brendan served as the Global Director of Mental Health and Suicide Prevention, helping shape the world’s largest men’s health charity.
Brendan is a dynamic and respected leader known for his strategic vision, integrity, and ability to foster strong relationships across government, corporate, and community sectors. His work reflects a deep belief in the power of informal community care—the everyday skills and confidence we use to support others emotionally and physically—as a foundation for stronger, more connected societies.
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