Dan Lowes is a former Royal Air Force pilot turned high-performance executive coach. Drawing on a distinguished career in military and civilian aviation, Dan inspires audiences with powerful lessons on leadership, communication, and high-performance teamwork. His speaking engagements focus on how individuals and organisations can operate effectively under pressure, manage risk, and deliver consistent results in complex, high-stakes environments. Dan’s unique blend of frontline experience and executive insight makes him a sought-after speaker for businesses and leadership teams looking to enhance performance and resilience.
Dan’s career began in 2004 when he was commissioned as an Officer and Fighter Pilot in the Royal Air Force (RAF). Over the next 16 years, he honed his skills flying fast jets in demanding operational environments. In 2016, Dan was selected to join the world-renowned RAF aerobatic team, the Red Arrows, where he served as a Red Arrows Display Pilot and was later appointed Executive Officer. In this role, he led display teams, conducted high-profile international tours, and was responsible for assessing and selecting future pilots for the Red Arrows. These experiences provided him with an exceptional understanding of leadership, precision, and team dynamics at the highest levels.
After leaving the RAF in 2020, Dan transitioned to civilian aviation, becoming a Gulfstream 650ER pilot with TAG Aviation before joining Flexjet as a G650 pilot. He also serves as a First Officer with Norse Atlantic Airways. Alongside his flying career, Dan has built a reputation as a respected executive coach, helping leaders and teams from a variety of industries develop their communication skills, decision-making abilities, and leadership strategies. His recent speaking engagements have been praised for their practical insights and relevance to today’s fast-paced, high-pressure business world.
Organisations hire Dan because he brings real-world experience from some of the most challenging and dynamic environments on the planet. His talks are not just about theory but grounded in personal stories of leadership, resilience, and teamwork from the cockpit of fighter jets and high-performance teams. Dan empowers leaders to communicate with clarity, make confident decisions, and lead their teams with purpose – skills that are invaluable in any high-pressure industry.