Mandy Hickson

Mandy Hickson is a trail blazing former fast jet pilot in the Royal Air Force (RAF) who broke through gender barriers to become one of the UK’s most respected high performance aviation professionals. One of the first women to fly the Tornado GR4 in active duty, Mandy completed over 45 missions during three tours of Iraq, leading an all male squadron and thriving under extreme pressure.

After retiring rom frontline service, she transitioned into the world of leadership consultancy and keynote speaking, specialising in decision making under pressure, effective teamwork, resilience, human factors and cognitive diversity in high stakes environments.

Mandy is also the bestselling author of An Officer, Not a Gentleman, an Ambassador for the Department for Transport in aviation and a Fellow of the Royal Aeronautical Societybringing a uniquely powerful blend of real world experience and insight to corporate audiences. 

Speaking Theme - “Choose Your Flightpath”

In today’s fast-paced, high-pressure business world, organisations can struggle to maintain peak performance, effective teamwork, and resilience under pressure. Leaders often grapple with decision-making in times of uncertainty, while teams can falter when communication and trust break down. Mandy Hickson brings unmatched expertise from one of the most critical environments imaginable, the cockpit of a fast jet. As one of the first female fighter pilots in the RAF, Mandy operated in a male-dominated world, making split-second decisions at supersonic speeds, leading teams under intense pressure, and delivering results when the stakes couldn’t be higher.

Her unique journey has been featured in her bestselling book ‘An Officer, Not a Gentleman’ and she has since inspired audiences worldwide as a professional speaker, working with organisations to translate lessons from the skies to the corporate world.

By booking Mandy Hickson as your keynote speaker, your organisation will gain invaluable insights into building high performing teams, making confident decisions under pressure, and fostering an environment of trust, communication, and resilience.

Mandy’s engaging storytelling, practical strategies, and ability to connect with audiences on a personal level will leave your team inspired and equipped to face challenges head-on. Whether it’s about leading with courage, adapting to change, or embracing diversity, Mandy delivers powerful messages that resonate long after the event.

Bring Mandy on board, and watch your team’s mindset and performance soar.

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