AIR CHIEF MARSHAL SIR ANGUS HOUSTON AK, AFC (RET’D)

Air Chief Marshal Sir Angus Houston AK, AFC (Ret’d)

Former Chief of the Defence Force, Leadership Expert

With a distinguished military career spanning over four decades, Sir Angus led the Australian Defence Force (ADF) from 2005 to 2011, overseeing significant operational and strategic achievements.

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Air Chief Marshal Sir Angus Houston is a retired senior officer of the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) and former Chief of the Defence Force (CDF) of Australia.

Known for his leadership in complex and high-pressure environments, Sir Angus is a highly respected speaker on topics including leadership, crisis management, decision-making, and international relations. He has received numerous accolades for his service, including the prestigious Knight of the Order of St. Gregory the Great (AK), and the Air Force Cross (AFC).

Since retiring from the military, Sir Angus has become a sought-after public speaker, advisor, and board member for various organisations, drawing on his wealth of experience in both military and civilian sectors. He is an expert in leading teams through change, resilience, and strategic leadership.

Topics

  • Leadership in difficult times
  • Business resilience
  • Crisis management
It is a rare privilege that we are able to enjoy the honour of having such a notable and highly regarded dignitary as you. Your frank and pertinent after dinner presentation was the highlight of the event. Air Force Association
The commitment you demonstrated to the event and to legacy, despite a number of other high profile commitments, is greatly appreciated and went a long way to ensuring that the legacy Remembrance Lunch was the most successful to date. Tremendous feedback from those in attendance has been received, many of whom stated that they valued your time, enjoyed and gained great insight from your address. Legacy