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Neil Sexton
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Transform leadership strategy with Neil Sexton, speaker and military leadership expert. Neil works with organisations to develop strategic thinking and operational excellence, delivering combat-tested insights from his distinguished career as General Major and aviation commander.
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General Major Neil Sexton CB is an extraordinary strategic leadership expert with a unique background. As a former helicopter pilot, Neil has held commanding roles in Army or Tri-Service aviation, rising to brigadier.
He has extensive operational experience, having flown missions in Northern Ireland in 1992, Iraq in 2003 (where he commanded 659 Squadron), and Afghanistan, where he served as the Commanding Officer of the Joint Helicopter Force and later as Commander of the UK Joint Aviation Group in 2007 and 2012 respectively. Additionally, Neil served as the Deputy Commander of the Joint Helicopter Command and was the professional head of Army Aviation from 2013 to 2015.
In addition to his military accomplishments, Neil has served as an instructor at The Royal Military Academy Sandhurst and the Joint Services Command and Staff College. With over 35 years of dedicated service, Neil has recently transitioned into a consulting role, specialising in integrating reputation and communications into successful strategic planning. If you’re looking for an engaging and enlightening experience, join Neil for an action-packed PepTalk. He will share captivating frontline stories while imparting the secrets to effective leadership strategy.
Topics, sessions and talks
Neil Sexton discusses the future of emergency services and the pivotal role drones will play in enhancing safety in towns and cities. He emphasises the necessity of societal consent for the successful integration of this technology. Attendees will learn about the potential benefits of drones in emergency response, the importance of public acceptance, and how these advancements can lead to safer communities.
Neil brings a wealth of real-world leadership experience from his extensive military career, offering unparalleled insights into strategic planning and crisis management. His firsthand accounts from the frontline will captivate and inspire your team, blending engaging stories with practical leadership strategies. Booking Neil guarantees an enlightening experience that will empower your business or team with the tools for success in any challenging environment.
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frequently asked questions
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Neil Sexton draws on frontline operational narratives from his military career — including missions in Northern Ireland, Iraq, and Afghanistan — to illustrate principles of strategic leadership and communications planning.
Major General Neil Sexton covers drone integration in emergency services, public consent for emerging technology, and strategic leadership. He holds a CB and brings over 35 years of military service, including command of the Joint Helicopter Force in Afghanistan and 659 Squadron in Iraq.
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