We are incredibly proud to recognize the achievement of ISKA Australia Mat Sport Director, Johanthan Gleeson for being included in the King’s Birthday 2024 Honours List and being awarded the “Order of Australia” medal. What a remarkable accomplishment resulting from a life dedicated to the benefit of others through the martial arts.
Well done indeed, Sir!
Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in the General Division
Mr. Jonathan Scott Gleeson, Lidcombe NSW 2141
For service to martial arts. Sydney Karate Club
• Shihan (Master-Teacher), since 2022.
• Chief Instructor, 2001-2022.
• Manager, since 2001. International Sports Karate Association, Australia
• Referee, since 1990s.
• General Manager and Managing Director, since 2013.
• Inducted, Martial Arts Hall of Fame, for contributions to the Martial Arts industry in Australia, 2014.
• Instructor of the year, 2009.
• Referee of the year, 2006. Professional Career
• General Manager Technology and Operations, Vocus Group Ltd, since 2018.
• Managing Partner, Snapkick Promotions Ltd, 2014-2018.
• Member, Technical Advisory Standing Committee, .au Domain Administration Ltd, since 2019.
• Member, Advisory Board, DDNT, 2017-2018.
• Group Head of Operations, IT and Information Security, Vix Technology, 2016 2017.
• Non-Executive Director, Protected Sky Pty Ltd, 2014-2017.
• General Manager, Netfleet, 2015-2016.
• Head of Technology, Netregistry, 2013-2014.
Awards and Recognition include:
• Head Coach, Australian Team, US Open World Martial Arts Championships, 2019
