Gareth Patrickson

Gareth Patrickson serves as the Senior Vice President of International Business at the American Heart Association (the Association/AHA), where he leads the organization’s global strategy to expand its lifesaving mission beyond U.S. borders. With a focus on impact-driven growth, Gareth oversees several regional, international teams and business units, forging strategic partnerships and scaling innovative health initiatives across diverse markets.

A key architect of the AHA-Laerdal Alliance’s global expansion, Gareth drives collaborative efforts to advance resuscitation science and improve cardiac arrest outcomes worldwide. His leadership has been instrumental in positioning the Association as a trusted global health partner, which helps bring to life their second-century vision of “health and hope to everyone, everywhere.”

Before joining the Association, Gareth was the Senior Vice President of International Customer Impact at RQI® Partners—a joint venture between the AHA and Laerdal Medical—where he spearheaded the delivery of cutting-edge resuscitation quality improvement programs in over 20 countries.

Gareth’s career spans more than 15 years at Laerdal Medical, where he held senior roles across four continents, including Managing Director of both the Australian and UK sales organizations. His background in product development, marketing, and project management reflects a deep understanding of global healthcare innovation.

He holds an MBA with a specialization in product and service marketing and currently resides in Australia, which he proudly calls home.