Sir Angus Houston AK AFC

Chairman of the Murray Darling Basin Authority, former Air Chief Marshal

Air Chief Marshal Sir Angus Houston AK, AFC retired as Chief of the Australian Defence Force in 2011 after 41 years of service.

His experience in the military and skills as a problem solvers sees him in much in demand by governments for his wisdom, judgment, leadership and character.

In July 2014, Angus was appointed as the Prime Minister's Special Envoy to lead Australia's efforts to help recover, identify and repatriate Australians killed in the Malaysia Airlines MH17 crash. He also leads the Joint Agency Coordination Centre coordinating the Australian Government's support for the search into missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370.

Drawing on his long military career and his experience as head of the ADF, his interesting anecdotes captivates audiences.

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Air Chief Marshal Sir Angus Houston AK, AFC (Ret'd) was Chief of the Australian Defence Force after 41 years of military service.
He was awarded the Knight of the Order of Australia for his service in the Australian Defence Force.
Sir Angus is a Board Member of Virgin Australia, Lowy Institute for International Policy, the Sunshine Coast Mind and Neuroscience Thompson Institute; the Australian Cancer Research Foundation, the Anzac Centenary Public Fund Board, GreaterGood Canberra and the Victorian Police Executive Command.
In 2014, he was appointed to lead Australia's efforts to the MH370 and MH17 disasters.

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It is said that the great ones are humble and quietly assured about their achievements. This is certainly true for Sir Angus Houston, whose dinner speech on leadership and innovation entertained and inspired the delegates at our Food Chain Innovate summit. As one would expect from a military leader, Sir Angus worked brilliantly to our brief. We recommend him to anyone who is looking for a first class speaker.
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