Sean Gordon is a Wangkumarra and Barkindji man. Sean is the founder Executive Director of the Yadha Muru Foundation and Director of Gidgee Group Consulting and Partnerships Pty Ltd. Sean is applying his considerable leadership skills to drive Indigenous development to establish independence through creating real opportunities and benefits for individuals, organisations, and communities.
Sean is a strong advocate of self-determination for Indigenous communities, and for social, cultural, and economic empowerment. He has completed an Atlantic Fellowship for Social Equity at Melbourne University and in 2016 he was awarded the UTS Alumni Award for Excellence. Sean was appointed Member of the Order of Australia (AM) in 2023 and was a key architect and signatory of the Uluru Statement From The Heart.
Sean serves on numerous boards and advisory committees/councils, including:
– Founder and Executive Director, Yadha Muru Foundation (Delivering the City Country Partnership program) – www.yadhamuru.org
– Director of Gidgee Group Consulting and Partnerships Pty Ltd – www.gidgeegroup.com.au
– Independent Chairman, Nexus Centre (National Centre for Place-Based Collaboration)
– Independent Chairman, Barkly Regional Deal – www.barklyregionaldeal.com.au
– Member, Woolworths, First Nations Advisory Board
– Chairman, Commonwealth Bank Indigenous Advisory Council
– Member, Commonwealth Bank, CEO Advisory Council
– Chairman, Max Solutions, Indigenous Advisory Council
– Chairman, Insurance Council of Australia, Indigenous Advisory Council
– Advisor, Steadfast
– Chairperson, Uphold and Recognise – www.upholdandrecognise.com
– Founder and Director of Black Logic – www.blacklogic.com.au
