Sean Gordon

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• Education
• Leadership
• Master Of Ceremonies
• Resilience

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Sean Gordon is a former school principal, business owner, national and regional sales executive, CEO, Charity Founder, State Emergency Services (SES) leader, Non-Executive Director, Order Of Australia (OAM) recipient and long term mentee of the late Bob Proctor, Sean’s work history is as impressive as his vision.

In 2003, Sean Gordon moved into the business and personal development space after experiencing the teaching of his long-term mentor, Bob Proctor (RIP 2022). During this period, he was fortunate to hold area and national leadership roles in the education and corporate sectors, in addition to running his own businesses and serving as honorary CEO of SchoolAid. He has served on four boards and led an account team for a listed company, where his revenue responsibility exceeded $43 million per annum. 

After serving 18 years as a principal in four schools in NSW and QLD and being elected to state and national executive roles, he was honoured with a Life Membership of the Australian Primary Principals Association for his contribution to education in Australia. 

In 1997, he was the on-site leader of the State Emergency Services (SES) team at the Thredbo landslide and was there to hear the voice of Stuart Diver when he was discovered below the rubble—an experience that changed his life and inspired a charity. In 1999, after reflecting on his experiences as a parent, principal, and rescue volunteer, he conceived the idea of SchoolAid, now a national charity that uses “giving” as a tool to combat the rising incidence of youth suicide, depression, and anxiety. As of 2023, SchoolAid has involved over 60% of Australian schools, raised approximately $6.5 million for causes worldwide, and has the Governor-General of Australia, His Excellency, General, The Hon. David Hurley AC DSC (Ret’d), as Patron. Today, he serves as the CEO of SchoolAid and maintains various business interests in coaching, speaking, health, and education. 

In 2019, he was honoured with the Order of Australia Medal for “service to education and the community through a variety of organisations.”