Episode 85: Presidential Perspectives with Andrew Gale
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Adopt a philosophy of serving. So whether it's serving a cause, serving a purpose, whether it's an organisation, whether it's an NFP, focus on the servant contribution first. And inevitably, if you do that, and if you do that with distinction, then inevitably leadership opportunities will arise.”
Andrew Gale, 2005 President of the Actuaries Institute.
Martin Mulcare asks Andrew Gale to share some lessons from his senior leadership experience, including his role as the 2005 President of the Actuaries Institute.
In this interview Andrew shares:
Why he gravitated towards the Actuaries Institute and ultimately the Presidency,
How a career defined by stepping outside comfort zones shaped his leadership approach,
What made his Presidential year unexpectedly demanding,
His overriding leadership philosophy, and
His top tip for actuaries aspiring to leadership roles.
Andrew Gale BA, FIAA, MBA, FAICD, has over 45 years’ experience in the financial services sector in executive, consulting, and non-executive director (NED) capacities – especially in the wealth management, financial advice, superannuation, insurance, and mortgage broking sectors.
Andrew is a Past President of the Actuaries Institute (2005), was a NED and Chairman for the SMSF Association, and was a trustee director (NED) for one of Australia’s largest superannuation funds.
Andrew has had strong involvement in the NFP sector over the last 25 years, especially through various Global Access Partners (GAP) initiatives. He is Chair of Top Blokes Foundation, a NFP dedicated to the personal development of well-balanced young males, with positive values.
Andrew has had extensive involvement in public policy issues in the above capacities.
He has authored many papers and articles, especially relating to superannuation and retirement matters, including co-authoring (with Stephen Huppert) the Actuaries Institute’s Dialogue Paper ‘Retirement Matters’ (Dec ‘23) and chaired the Institute’s ‘Help, Guidance and Advice Working Group’, with its final Discussion Paper ‘Financial Advice Reform and Help, Guidance and Advice’ released October 2025.
Our guest host, Martin Mulcare, is a qualified actuary, experienced senior leader and a talented facilitator. He enjoys working with different types of people and he loves sharing ideas. Formerly the facilitator of the Professionalism Course, Martin is a member of both the Australian Institute of Company Directors and the Ethics Centre and is the Chairman of the Board of The Growth Project.
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