Matt Lindley has forged a respectable career as a pilot, change management consultant and human performance factors expert. Having worked a successful career as a pilot, Matt is now booked as a diversity speaker to share his expertise of culture change and resilient leadership along with acceptance of his sexuality in the RAF.
After working as a Management Consultant for Ford Motor Company, Matt joined the Royal Air Force in 1999. Working in the RAF for several years, Matt held positions such as Head of RAF Hawker Training, RAF Human Factors Facilitator and RAF VIP Training Captain. During his service, Matt was a qualified flying instructor and flew members of the Royal Family and the UK Prime Minister across the globe. One of the first openly gay pilots in the RAF, Matt was a pivotal figure of diversity within the air force who had a positive effect on acceptance.
Since leaving the forces, Matt has worked as a Healthcare Human Factors Change Management Consultant and Head of Human Performance Factors for Verpora. Also continuing his role as a pilot part-time, Matt is now the Founding CEO of Propel Performance Limited. Putting to use his 25 years of experience as an RAF and commercial pilot, Matt draws upon the lessons of change management, human performance and risk that he learnt in such roles as a consultant.
Now booked as a speaker for a variety of corporate events, Matt is booked for his expertise in debriefing, communication, leadership, situational awareness, human cognition, decision making under pressure and wellbeing. With experience across the sectors of pharmaceuticals, engineering, financial and legal services, Matt is an ideal speaker for a variety of industries. Previous clients of Matt’s include The National Health Service, Axa, GSK, The New York Times, Mars Pet Care and The UK Home Office.
Matt is also a favourite as a diversity speaker, sharing his experience of acceptance in the Royal Air Force. Joining the RAF when there was a ban on homosexual service, Matt shares how there was transformational culture change within the Armed Forces and his overall positive acceptance within the forces. Also known to discuss mental health, resilience and inclusive leadership, Matt Lindley is an insightful speaker ideal for a variety of corporate events.