Executive leadership team
Dean Graham
CEO
“I believe that everybody should have the support to be employed, have food, have shelter and have a future for themselves and their families.”
Dean Graham
Dean has varied and interesting experience spanning many sectors, including banking, counselling, vocational rehabilitation, business operations, and even spent 2 years teaching English in South Korea. He started in the disability employment area in 2003 as EPIC’s Vocational Rehabilitation Service program manager, before progressing to General Manager of Australasian Services in 2013 and his current role as CEO in 2020.
Dean’s early career experiences in human and community services shaped him greatly, and he has remained passionate about providing a boost for those who need it. He is proud of his work in building a future where disability doesn’t stand in the way of finding a great job.
Prem Nair
Chief Financial Officer
“I am passionate about leading and mentoring staff to be the best they can be in their service to all internal and external stakeholders.”
Prem Nair
Prem has over 30 years’ experience as a senior financial executive across industries including construction, resources and the not-for-profit sector. For the past 20+ years, Prem has been Honorary Treasurer of a local St Vincent de Paul Conference, and has volunteered his time settling and supporting refugees as they adjust to life in Australia. 4 years ago, Prem was appointed to the Board Audit Committee of Southern Cross Care where he serves in an honorary capacity.
Prem started with EPIC in 2014 and now leads the team responsible for finance, information communication technologies, human resources, workplace health and safety, property and fleet. He has found the role to be a great fit which combines his passions of commercial sustainability, leadership and contributing to an organisation with a strong social conscience.
In 2020, Prem was awarded a scholarship to undertake an Executive Leadership Program at the McKinsey Academy.
Senior leadership team
Ryan Vogler
Disability Employment Manager
“It’s not our disabilities, but our abilities that count.”
Ryan Vogler
Ryan has been with EPIC for over seven years and has worked in various roles across Inner and Outer North Brisbane. Ryan is proud to be leading such an amazing team, who strive each day to make a positive change for people with disability.
Isaac Nicol
Head of ICT
“With a little support, we all have the power to achieve the impossible.”
Isaac Nicol
Isaac’s main objective is to ensure organisations work effectively and efficiently to deliver the best outcomes for stakeholders by using technology as the enabler.
With over seventeen years of experience working as an ICT professional across several industries, Isaac’s true passion is working for Not-for-Profit organisations that support people with a disability. This passion is further demonstrated in his personal life, as he mentor’s young people from diverse backgrounds and donate time and technology to third world countries.
Isaac joined EPIC in 2021 and is responsible for implementing and leading EPIC’s Information & Communication Technology (ICT), Cloud Services and Information Security Management System (ISMS) at strategic, tactical and operational levels.
In a constantly changing technology environment, Isaac stands among leaders who drive the progress of continuous improvement by utilising superior analytical and effective organisational leadership skills to effect positive change.
