Sean
Flaherty

Alongside his role as Managing Director, Sean is the manager of GPA’s operations in the Defence sector.

With over 30 years of technical and management experience across defence, telecommunications, transport, resources and energy, Sean has developed businesses both locally throughout Australia and exporting Australian technology overseas to; Europe, Asia and Latin America.

Through his initial service as with the ADF, and experience in leadership roles within defence suppliers, Sean has a wealth of expertise in the defence industry.

Sean is recognised for his strategic leadership and commitment to industry development, having served on the Board of the Defence Teaming Centre from 2018 to 2024. He is passionate about fostering innovation, strengthening sovereign capability, and supporting the transition to a more sustainable energy future.