Matt Lindley graduated from the University of Birmingham with a degree in Commerce.
He joined the Ford Motor Company and was involved with implementing Japanese Management techniques, along with culture change in dealerships.
In 1995 he joined the Royal Air Force as a pilot. He specialised in VIP transportation, flying Her Majesty the Queen, the Prime Minister and cabinet worldwide for over 10 years. 2007 became an Airline Pilot and currently flies the Boeing 747 long haul routes.
Throughout his flying career, Matt Lindley has developed expertise in human factors and error management.
Outside of aviation, Matt has worked extensively in a wide variety of sectors including healthcare, central government and the pharmaceuticals. He has developed life-saving foundation courses for Doctors and healthcare professionals throughout the NHS, as well as teaching the subject in other sectors.
Over the last 12 months, he has delivered around 20 talks including a presentation at the Boots/Walgreens Chief Pharmacist Leadership Conference.
As one of the first 'out' RAF pilots when the ban on serving members of the Armed Forces was lifted, Matt talks about his life in the forces, being in a hostile environment as a closeted gay man, to be being accepted in a culture that was transformed. He also discusses mental health, stress and performance, resilience and how to be an inclusive leader.
As well as this, he uses the lessons he learnt in the aviation sector and how the aviation industry has been transformed to discuss leadership, human error, performance and stress in the industry. This wide-ranging subject matter appeals to many sectors trying to move away from traditional structures and adapt to modern challenges.
