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Executive Team.

Our Executive team is comprised of two key positions.
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Chief Executive Officer

FCA BEc MAICD

Aaron is an accomplished senior executive, who has held leadership positions with prominent organisations across different sectors in South Australia and Victoria. Aaron has vast experience as a CEO, Chair, Board and Committee member, and uses his broad skill set for the benefit of the community. Aaron was appointed Chief Executive Officer of Guide Dogs SA/NT in May 2017.

Prior to joining Guide Dogs SA/NT, Aaron was the CEO of the Motor Accident Commission (MAC) in SA, and former Deputy CEO of the SA Ambulance Service. Aaron’s current External Board and Committee memberships include CBB (Community Business Bureau) Incorporated (Board Chair); YourPlace Housing Limited (Board Chair); SA Fire and Emergency Services Commission Risk and Performance Committee (Chair) and the SA Regional Committee of The Winston Churchill Memorial Trust (Member).

Aaron has a Bachelor of Economics from Monash University, is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (FCA), and a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (MAICD).

Headshot of Guide Dogs South Australia's Chief Executive Officer, Aaron Chia. Aaron is looking at the camera smiling.

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