Ben Stockwin is CEO of ADAQ
Ben Stockwin has been appointed as CEO of Australian Dental Association Queensland Branch and is a highly strategic, creative, and outcomes-focused CEO with over 15 years of experience delivering impressive results through organisational transformation and growth. Ben commenced his career as a schoolteacher and principal, bringing this foundation in people-centred leadership to the not-for-profit sector.
Ben joins ADAQ with a strong background in leadership and association management, bringing proven experience in guiding member-focused organisations through times of opportunity and growth. His passion for strengthening professional communities and supporting members will ensure ADAQ continues to thrive as the peak body representing dentists across Queensland.
Throughout his career he has developed a talent for understanding the intrinsic relationship between both big picture and fine details and can implement innovative ideas geared towards delivering impressive growth and transformative optimisations.
Ben is an optimistic, open, and results-oriented leader with a passion for bringing strategy to life and supporting people to become the best versions of themselves by treating them with respect, trust, and accountability. His leadership style has been described as collaborative and affiliative, working hard to ensure that all individuals feel valued and important.
Taken from the Australian Dental Association Queensland Branch Media Release on November 3, 2025
