Gareth Presch

Commander
DISC Type : D

Chair National Social Prescribing Group Norway at Global Social Prescribing Alliance

Carlisle, England, United Kingdom

Overview

Gareth Presch is a global health thought leader with over 25 years of experience, dedicated to transforming healthcare through innovation and community engagement. He is the Founder and CEO of the World Health Innovation Summit and CEO of the Global Social Prescribing Alliance. People describe him as warm, exciting, and having infectious enthusiasm.

Originally from Dublin, Gareth moved to Cumbria, UK, with his family. He is a passionate social entrepreneur who supports various charitable causes locally and internationally and enjoys advising businesses on leadership and governance. An older profile mentions he is keen on the great outdoors.

He is a key global player in health, having served as an advisor to Pope Franciss Vatican COVID-19 Commission and acting as an expert leader for the United Nations Global Sustainable Index Institute.

Personality Overview

Strong-Willed

Very Quick

Candid & Clear

They like to be in a position where they can control the conversation and terms.  They are not focused on building rapport and relationships. They respond well to strong and respectful communication.

Topics They Care About

Social Prescribing
As CEO of the Global Social Prescribing Alliance, he is a leading international advocate for connecting people to community-based support that goes beyond traditional medicine.
Health Innovation
Founded the World Health Innovation Summit, a global platform designed to inspire, innovate, and share knowledge to improve healthcare systems and patient outcomes.
Preventative Healthcare
His work focuses on shifting health systems from reactive "sick-care" to proactive, prevention-focused models that empower communities to improve their own health and wellbeing.

Media Appearances

Norway Launches National Social Prescribing Group. Featured in WHIS (World Health Innovation Summit)

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Norway Launches National Social Prescribing Group. Featured in World Health Innovation Summit (WHIS) – News

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Gareth Presch Opens the Global Social Prescribing Summit 2025. Featured in Facebook (World Health Innovation Summit)

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Work History

8-2025
Chair National Social Prescribing Group Norway at Global Social Prescribing Alliance
8-2023
Chief Executive Officer at Global Social Prescribing Alliance
12-2020
Founder - Board Member Global Social Prescribing Alliance at Global Social Prescribing Alliance
3-2015
Chief Executive Officer at World Health Innovation Summit
6-2025
Advisory Board Member at Radical Health Festival

Education

2005 - 2007
BA Honors Degree in Public Management from National College of Ireland

More Information

Social Presence :

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Exp : 10 Location : Carlisle, England, United Kingdom Job Level : Leadership Designation : Chair National Social Prescribing Group Norway at Global Social Prescribing Alliance

Interested in

Health & Outdoor

The great outdoors

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Insights For Selling To Gareth

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Refer to testimonials from well-known industry leaders
  • Be respectful but crisp
  • Use phrases like ‘it’s your decision’, ‘strategic impact’ etc.

DONT's

  • Don’t focus on process and rules, give the impression of being a ‘gets it done’ person
  • Do not hesitate from asking counter questions, just avoid challenging their authority
  • Don’t be in a rush to invite them for a social meet and greet

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Gareth is

  • Confidence in impact is paramount to them, followed by a sense of achievement and ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Gareth

  • If they decide not to go ahead, they will say no without hesitation.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Gareth move?

  • They can take decisions very fast if you manage to convince them.
  • Can Gareth take some risk or not?

  • The risks don’t matter much to them.

You And Gareth

Personality Compatibility


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