Our Board

The principals of CBD College are David Gee, Matthew Gee and Bob Gee (OAM).

David Gee BComm, MBA

An MBA graduate of the University of Rochester, New York, USA, his undergraduate degree is a Bachelor of Commerce, from the University of New South Wales, Australia.

David headed Disney's Film and TV Properties Division in Hong Kong from 1992 to 1994. After working in Hong Kong, he managed the Toys, Gift, Stationery, Food and Personal Care Division in the Disney Consumer Products Group in Melbourne, Australia from 1994-1996.

Before working for Disney, David served as a Worldwide Treasury Manager in Wormald International in their corporate office in Sydney, Australia. David has also worked at a leading stockbroking company and a "Top Six" accounting firm.

David co-founded Wave Licensing International in 1996.  Based in Singapore and Hong Kong, Wave Licensing represented licensors such as Twentieth Century Fox, Lucasfilm, DreamWorks, MGM, Paramount, Eon Productions, BBC Worldwide and ABC Australia in Asia.  In 1999 David also co-founded Wave Entertainment which specialises in producing high quality children's television programs. Their first creation of 26 x half hour pre school shows entitled Zirkos Kids, has aired in over 18 countries.   

During the past few years David has owned a coffee roasting business and five espresso bars.  He and his brother Matthew founded Barista Basics Coffee Academy, the worlds largest barista training group with facilities in Brisbane, Melbourne, Newcastle and Sydney.  He is co-author of the definitive book on being a barista, 'bean there, drunk that...'

David is co-founder of CBD College.

Matthew Gee BEc (Hons), LLB (Hons)

Matthew Gee has a Bachleor of Economics (Honours) degree and a Bachelor of Laws (Honours) degree, both from the University of Sydney. Matthew graduated in 1995. Matt has also been a tutor and lecturer at the University of Sydney's Accounting Faculty.  

Matthew co-founded Wave Licensing International in 1996.  Based in Singapore and Hong Kong, Wave Licensing represented licensors such as Twentieth Century Fox, Lucasfilm, DreamWorks, MGM, Paramount, Eon Productions, BBC Worldwide and ABC Australia in Asia.  In 1999 Matthew also co-founded Wave Entertainment which specialises in producing high quality children's television programs. Their first creation of 26 x half hour pre school shows entitled Zirkos Kids, has aired in over 18 countries.   

During the past few years Matthew has owned a coffee roasting business and five espresso bars. He and his brother David founded Barista Basics Coffee Academy, the world's largest barista training group with facilities in Brisbane, Melbourne, Newcastle and Sydney.  He is co-author of the definitive book on being a barista, 'bean there, drunk that...'

Matthew is co-founder of CBD College.

Bob Gee BA, OAM

Bob has a Bachelor of Arts degree, majoring in Economics from the University of New England, Armidale, NSW,Australia and a Teaching Certificate from ArmidaleTeachers' College.

Bob worked in the field of education for some years, teaching in both Australia and Canada. He also lectured in Education at the Wagga Wagga Teachers' College, Australia.

In the late 1960's Bob joined the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade and served as Australia's Trade Commissioner in Nairobi (Kenya, East Africa), Beijing (China) and San Francisco (USA).    

Bob has had many years of experience in the commercial field and has travelled extensively in the Americas and the Asia/Pacific region for the past 30 years.

He was awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia for service to the community of Maitland in January, 2019.