Gary Lai is a highly skilled and accomplished clinical professional with vast experience in the healthcare sector, working with government, corporate and non-profit organizations. He is a seasoned senior leader with a passion for delivering innovative services and meeting targets. Lai has studied Health Services Administration, Emergency Room/Trauma Nursing, and Registered Nursing at La Trobe University, the University of Tasmania, and the University of Technology Sydney, respectively.

Lai has held numerous positions in various organizations, including Operations Manager for Health Services at St John Ambulance Australia (NSW), Critical Care (Emergency) Registered Nurse and Clinical Nurse Educator at Liverpool Hospital, and Registered Nurse at Northern Sydney Local Health District. In these roles, he has demonstrated exceptional business acumen, effective communication, and strong stakeholder management capabilities.

His areas of expertise and interest include healthcare operations, clinical services, leadership, emergency departments, trauma nursing, and education. Lai has a proven ability to adapt to rapidly changing environments, deliver results, and drive innovation in healthcare services.