Major General Tim Hodgetts

Major General Tim Hodgetts is a strategic international leader in military medicine, widely known for his innovative contributions to both civilian and military healthcare. With a career spanning over 40 years, Tim has embraced being a clinician, teacher, inventor, researcher, author and war poet. He has continuously held honorary professorships since 1998 in the United Kingdom, South Africa, and Serbia, and he was the inaugural Defence Professor at the Royal College of Emergency Medicine.

Tim has served on multiple overseas operations as an emergency medicine consultant, helicopter doctor, and field hospital medical director. His leadership roles have included Head of the Army Medical Services (during the COVID-19 pandemic) and Commissioner at the Royal Hospital Chelsea. His military career culminated in his appointment as the Surgeon General of the UK Armed Forces and separately as the elected Chair of the Committee of Chiefs of Military Medical Services in NATO—the senior medical advisor to the NATO Alliance. In 2016, he co-founded the charity citizenAID, serving as the first Chair of Trustees; he is also a Trustee of The Poppy Factory and London’s Air Ambulance charities and Patron of Style for Soldiers.

Tim created his own ‘Toolset for Innovation and Change’ with a passion for innovation, which provides a transferable framework to solve complex problems and improve failing systems. He has received numerous honours and awards, including appointment as Companion of the Order of the Bath, Commander of the British Empire, and Honorary Surgeon to His Majesty the King. Tim’s international impact is reflected in his receipt of the Order of Military Medical Merit from the United States Army and the Defence Medal for Meritorious Service from Denmark. During his illustrious career, he has authored over 30 books and published over 150 academic papers. Tim was recognised across the National Health Service as Hospital Doctor of the Year. The British Medical Association named him "one of the most innovative doctors in the country."

A book of his original war poetry, Frontlines and Lifelines, in support of The Poppy Factory, was published on 12 August 2024 and was launched in a performance at The Edinburgh Fringe. In 2024, The British Forces Broadcasting Service celebrated Tim's poetry collection in an online article. Tim is in high demand as a speaker due to his extensive experience and proven leadership in crisis, conflict, and multinational environments. His expertise makes him a valuable resource for organisations seeking to improve outcomes. Tim’s ability to simplify complex concepts and make his experiences accessible to audiences makes him an engaging speaker. If you are looking for an experienced leader to share their knowledge and expertise, hire Major General Tim Hodgetts today!

In 2024, we conducted an exclusive interview with Tim Hodgetts to discover how to foster resilience and the key lessons he learned in the military. Hear his insight first-hand on the Champions Speakers YouTube channel.