Chris Gibson MBE is a specialist leadership advisor, former Lieutenant Colonel, and defence medical directorate, best known for gaining over 34 years of military experience. Utilising his vast skills and knowledge to advise professionals on how to build high-performance teams, he has secured roles such as the Senior Leadership and Business Culture Advisor for The Leadership Team and the Non-Executive Director of Bristol Rovers Football Club. When looking to hire an inspirational high-performance expert, look no further than Chris Gibson.
Starting his professional career as a Warrant Officer at the UK Ministry of Defence in 1984, Chris gained valuable knowledge and experience which allowed him to advance up the ranks of the armed forces. Securing roles such as Close Protection Advisor in Iraq, and the Exchange Officer for the Canadian Forces, he quickly developed a high level of respect for his leadership style. Entering some of the highest-pressure situations imaginable, he internationally led the development and delivery of a training model for both the military and the NHS volunteers to combat the Ebola Virus Disease outbreak in West Africa. In 2015, Chris gained the opportunity secure a high-profile position within the Surgeon Generals Department at the UK Ministry of Defence.
Determined to share his valuable insights with professionals, Chris has become an ambassador for both citizenAID and Forces Children’s Trust, organisations which work closely to support military families. A strong leader, he has most recently become the proud Director of Evolving Vitality, a company which empowers people to live with new-found vitality. An inspiration to many, Chris influenced the cultural turnaround of Bristol Rovers Football Club, where they went from 22nd in the league to automatic promotion in the following season after he implemented his high-performance knowledge. Moreover, Chris has also worked closely with The Football Association on the high performance module of their capstone development course, The Pro Licence. Allowing individuals to manage and create high performing teams at an international level, his expertise is treasured throughout the industry.
A leading authority in his field, Chris Gibson is now highly sought-after to share his expertise with audiences at speaking engagements internationally. In recognition of his incredible service to his country, Chris was appointed MBE by HM Queen Elizabeth II. Having been named International Innovator of the Year 2017-18 by Ideas UK, Chris is admired for his driven mindset and ability to perform under pressure. When looking to hire a talented speaker who is ready to share his successful career journey with audiences, do not hesitate in hiring Chris.
In February 2023 we sat down virtually with Chris Gibson and discussed what business can learn from high performance groups like sports and military teams. Watch our Exclusive Interview with Chris Gibson.
How to hire Chris Gibson
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Chris Gibson's official speaking topics are listed below:
- Developing World Class Cultures
- Effective Decision Making in Complex Environments
- Leading Well
- How to Innovate to Win
- Creating Effective Change
- Leadership Director of Growth Pod Ltd – Supporting government and SME business in higher level performance - ongoing
- 2017- Ministry of Justice lead in changing the culture of violence in prisons
- 2015- Government lead to support London Ambulance service out of Special Measures
- 2013- Chief Instructor Army Medical Collective Training Centre – Design of Afghanistan Trauma System – International Lead for Ebola Virus Disease medical training and assurance
- 2011- Second in Command Army Medical Collective Training Centre
- 2008- Leadership Exchange Officer Canada
- 2003- Specialist Protection Lead Iraq War
- 2002- Diplomatic Protection Advisor Central and South America
- 2000- Presidential Protection Lead Sierra Leone
- 1996- Specialist Operations Second in Command Kinshasa
- 1995- Special Forces Team 2nd in Command Sarajevo
- Specialist Protection Team Leader Gulf War
- Diplomatic Protection Sudan (91)
- Special Forces Team Beirut (Hostage Rescue 88-90)
Awards
- Member of The Order of the British Empire (MBE).
- IdeasUK – UK International Innovator 2017/2018.
- Health Services Journal (HSJ) Special Recognition Award (First ever awarded).
- Defence Team of the Year 2016.
- Defence Information and Knowledge Award 2015.
- Blewitt Memorial Trophy 2015. Ivan Houghton Award 2016 (Defence Medical Services).
- Ministry of Defence Innovation Awards x4 (2014 -2017).
- Health Education Awards 2015 (Finalist).