Gary He

Gary He

Higher Degree by Research Candidate

Adelaide Business School

Faculty of Arts, Business, Law and Economics


Gary He is a dedicated Family Enterprise Advocate, Researcher and Practitioner. With a rich and diverse background in business, banking, accounting, and law, he brings a holistic approach to supporting family businesses. His expertise spans leadership, strategy, consulting, and research, with a particular focus on understanding the role of identity in sustaining transgenerational entrepreneurship within the context of family business succession and Next-Gen development. By exploring how identities evolve and interact across generations, he aims to uncover the mechanisms that enable the continuity of entrepreneurial activity and innovation in business families.

  • Appointments

    Date Position Institution name
    2016 - ongoing Principal HES Global
    2015 - ongoing Manager, Performance and Reporting Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Ltd
    2012 - 2015 Management Accountant Peregrine Corporation
    2010 - 2012 Financial Analyst Elders Ltd
    2007 - 2010 Assistant Management Accountant Seeley International Pty Ltd
  • Education

    Date Institution name Country Title
    2021 University of Adelaide Australia Master of Business Administration
    2016 University of Adelaide Australia Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice
    2015 University of Adelaide Australia Bachelor of Laws (Honours)
    2007 University of Adelaide Australia Bachelor of Commerce (Corporate Finance)
  • Certifications

    Date Title Institution name Country
    2016 Barrister and Solicitor Supreme Court of South Australia Australia
    2016 Barrister and Solicitor High Court of Australia Australia
    2013 Chartered Financial Analyst Charterholder CFA Institute United States
    2010 Chartered Accountant Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand Australia
    2010 Fellow Chartered Certified Accountant Association of Chartered Certified Accountants United Kingdom
  • Research Interests


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