Former Director-General of the Australian Secret Intelligence Service and senior military leader.
Major General Paul Symon AO (Retd) served as Director-General of the Australian Secret Intelligence Service from 2017 to 2022, after a long Army career that included senior operational and intelligence appointments. He is one of the most senior intelligence and military leaders Australia has produced in the modern era.
For corporate audiences he brings a perspective virtually no other Australian speaker can — what strategic decision-making actually looks like at the level where geopolitics, intelligence and national interest collide, and what the country's external environment now demands of its leaders. He talks about strategic foresight, leadership under sustained pressure and the discipline of decision-making in conditions of genuine ambiguity.
Paul is a top-tier choice for senior corporate, financial services and government audiences who want a serious strategic opener from a speaker with unrivalled credibility.
Major General Paul Symon AO (Retd) is a keynote speaker based in Australian Capital Territory who speaks on government & policy and leadership. Book through Executive Speakers Australia.
Paul Symon is an excellent orator and he enjoys it! Paul is happy to take briefs and tailor his presentations to ensure key corporate messages are highlighted.
Topics for Consideration:
- The Law & Australia's Intelligence Community
- China, the US and Taiwan
- Australia's National Security: Challenges & Opportunities
- Geopolitics
- Leadership
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