Support my CookOff to feed people in need.
Gerard Benedet is the Executive Director of the Pharmacy Guild of Australia — the national industry body representing community pharmacy. Since his appointment in November 2023, he has led the organisation through a pivotal period of sector reform, policy advancement and strategic growth, positioning community pharmacy as an increasingly integral component of Australia’s primary healthcare system - including securing landmark outcomes including the $26 billion Eighth Community Pharmacy Agreement and driving the continued expansion of pharmacist scope of practice nationally underpinned by the Guild’s Towards 2035 strategy.
Gerard brings a career defined by getting things done. Before joining the Guild initially as Branch Director of the Pharmacy Guild of Australia (Queensland), he held senior roles at News Corp Australia and the National Rugby League, and served as Chief of Staff to both the Queensland Treasurer and the Leader of the Opposition. This diverse career has provided him with extensive expertise in public policy, strategic communications, stakeholder engagement and organisational leadership. A Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (GAICD), Gerard brings significant governance, strategy and public affairs expertise to his leadership roles. He also serves on a number of boards and advisory bodies, including as a Non-Executive Director of the Queensland Building and Construction Commission, reflecting his commitment to strong governance, industry reform and public service.
Last year, he swapped strategy sessions for the heat of the kitchen at OzHarvest's inaugural Canberra CEO CookOff - and helped generate more than 16,000 meals for Canberrans doing it tough. This year, he's back. And this time, he's aiming higher.
Every dollar Gerard raises goes directly to OzHarvest's work in Canberra - funding free deliveries of rescued food to 64 local charities, every single week, for the people in our community who need it most. Back him in the kitchen.
So far this year, I've raised $6,896 to provide...
13,793
MEALS
to feed people in my local community.
My impact over 2 years
Over 2 years, I've raised $15,215 to provide 30,430 meals to feed people in need.
Thank you to my Sponsors
$516
Harry Nguyen
$500
The Pharmacy Guild Of Australia, Queensland
Well done again this year Gerard!
$269.13
Catherine Bronger
Well Done! You are Italian, we know you can cook. Thanks for making a difference
$269.13
Pat Miller
Good on you Gerard!
$269.13
Daniel Kicuroski
$269.13
Steve
$269.13
Trent And Georgina Twomey
Good work mate.
$250
Gerard Benedet
Kicking off my campaign - don't be afraid to join me.
$106.75
Gel Nolasco
Best of luck, Gerard!
$106.75
Nathan Freebody
Goodluck Gerard!!
$106.75
Chris F
$106.75
Michelle Bou-samra
$106.75
Nick Biggs
Well done GB! Cheers, Nick
$106.75
Matthew Gillespie
$106.75
Mel Sykes-bridge
Cook up a storm!
$106.75
2 Dam Creative
Great initiative Gerard, best of luck from the team at 2DC
$106.75
Natalie Sirianni
Great stuff Gerard!
$106.75
Insightfully
Nice work :-)
$104.35
Montana Grenfell
$100
Jae Redden Ada Nsw
Wonderful cause! Enjoy :)
$55.95
Ben Rogers
$55.95
Quinn On
$55.95
Sam I
Love your work mate
$55.95
Cath Russell
Go GB!
$55.95
Laureta Wallace
Great job GB!
$54.75
Kristie Leskinen
$54.75
Tim And Lucy Webb
Great work, Gerard!
$23.81
Annie Murray
Great work GB!
$20
Shanel Wood
Great cause!
Thank you to my Sponsors
$1.04k
The Pharmacy Guild Of Australia
$1,000
Evan Moorhead, Anacta
An incredible cause! Good luck
$540
Mal Hall-brown
$516
Harry Nguyen
$500
The Pharmacy Guild Of Australia, Queensland
Well done again this year Gerard!
$269.13
Catherine Bronger
Well Done! You are Italian, we know you can cook. Thanks for making a difference
$269.13
Pat Miller
Good on you Gerard!
$269.13
Daniel Kicuroski
$269.13
Steve
$269.13
Trent And Georgina Twomey
Good work mate.
$250
Gerard Benedet
Kicking off my campaign - don't be afraid to join me.
$106.75
Gel Nolasco
Best of luck, Gerard!
$106.75
Nathan Freebody
Goodluck Gerard!!
$106.75
Chris F
$106.75
Michelle Bou-samra
$106.75
Nick Biggs
Well done GB! Cheers, Nick
$106.75
Matthew Gillespie
$106.75
Mel Sykes-bridge
Cook up a storm!
$106.75
2 Dam Creative
Great initiative Gerard, best of luck from the team at 2DC
$106.75
Natalie Sirianni
Great stuff Gerard!
$106.75
Insightfully
Nice work :-)
$104.35
Montana Grenfell
$100
Jae Redden Ada Nsw
Wonderful cause! Enjoy :)
$55.95
Ben Rogers
$55.95
Quinn On
$55.95
Sam I
Love your work mate
$55.95
Cath Russell
Go GB!
$55.95
Laureta Wallace
Great job GB!
$54.75
Kristie Leskinen
$54.75
Tim And Lucy Webb
Great work, Gerard!
$23.81
Annie Murray
Great work GB!
$20
Shanel Wood
Great cause!
