Brigadier Nicky Moffat CBE

Nicky Moffat's first career spanned 27 years in the Armed Forces, serving in the Field Army as well as in strategy, policy and finance roles in Army Headquarters and the Ministry of Defence. As a private secretary, she worked at the heart of the Government, supporting the Secretary of State for Defence during fast-moving operations in Iraq, Afghanistan, Sierra Leone and Cumbria (during a ‘Foot and Mouth’ crisis).

Her expertise and insights as a leader were developed throughout a range of ‘command’ roles, as a Training Company Commander, Training Regiment Commander and Director of her specialism. In her most significant leadership role, she led some 4,500 soldiers within the Army’s personnel and finance function.