Globally-experienced, degree-qualified senior manager and operations specialist with an impressive 28-year career within the Royal Air Force. Deeply committed to the value and potential of man-management and leadership; delivered and supported a wide range of visionary projects across the business spectrum, underpinned by organisational expertise, persuasive communication skills, and convincing decision-making. Proven aptitude for both building and leading large and diverse teams in challenging environments ranging from the physically austere to the offices of Whitehall.  Achieves positive lasting outcomes; thinks strategically, solves problems, expert in absorbing and analysing critical information, identifies new opportunities and partnerships and manages resources efficiently across a range of complex time-critical, high-pressure environments.  Demonstrates outstanding ability for initiating innovative operations solutions across borders and barriers; established 2 operationally pivotal aircraft deployed operating bases from scratch.  Robust decision-maker talented in comprehensive risk analysis and exploitation of opportunity.  Highly respected by colleagues and stakeholders alike for unswerving commitment to high standards of learning, coaching, mentoring and the development of individual abilities.