Rick is a strategic advisor to Adelaide University and member of the Go8 Defence and Security Committee.
He is committed to help advance Australia’s national interest and competitive edge and brings valuable experience and insight from a distinguished military career.
He was Chief of the Australian Army from 2018 to 2022, and has served in a diverse range of roles in Australia and internationally, working with Government, industry, academic and sporting organisations and other nations to generate national and international impact.
He is an Officer of the Order of Australia, recipient of the Distinguished Service Cross and Member of the Royal Victorian Order. His leadership has also been recognised with numerous foreign honours.
He is a Certified Chair™ for best practice Advisory Boards, graduate of the Harvard Business School Advanced Management Program, the Cranlana Centre for Ethical Leadership, the United States Marine Corps’ Command and Staff College and School of Advanced Warfighting, and the Royal Military College, Duntroon. He holds a Master degree from the US Marine Corps University and Bachelor degree from UNSW.
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