fostering a strong
organisational culture
amid workforce challenges
fostering a strong
organisational culture
amid workforce challenges
KEYNOTE SESSION
Speaker: Lieutenant General Natasha Fox AO CSC
Date and time: Friday 23 May 2025, 1:45pm - 2:30pm
SESSION OVERVIEW
Join Lieutenant General Natasha Fox, the inaugural Chief of Personnel for the Australian Defence Force (ADF), for a deep dive into fostering a resilient and cohesive organisational culture in the face of significant workforce challenges. With over 35 years of experience in leadership and personnel management, Lieutenant General Fox brings a wealth of knowledge gained from her distinguished career in the Australian Defence Force.
From her early days as a graduate of the Royal Military College in 1991 to her current role as Deputy Chief of Army, she has navigated complex leadership environments, including critical missions in the Middle East. As Chief of Personnel, she now leads the integration of workforce management across all domains of the ADF, with a goal to enhance the effectiveness, efficiency, and cohesiveness of the military’s personnel system.
Lieutenant General Fox is a decorated officer, having received both the Order of Australia (AM) and the Conspicuous Service Cross for her exemplary service. Her leadership philosophy focuses on empowering people through every stage of their career, navigating change, and building a culture of excellence even in times of uncertainty. In this session, she will share insights on leading through transformation, strengthening organisational culture, and addressing the unique challenges of managing personnel in a rapidly evolving strategic environment.
SPEAKER
LIEUTENANT GENERAL NATASHA FOX AO CSC
Chief Personnel, Australian Defence Force
LIEUTENANT GENERAL NATASHA FOX AO CSC
Chief Personnel, Australian Defence Force
Lieutenant General Natasha Fox entered the Australian Defence Force Academy in 1988 and graduated from the Royal Military College in 1991. Her early foundation appointments were in logistics specialising in combat supplies and logistics planning, and in training positions culminating with her being the Commanding Officer/Chief Instructor at the Australian Defence Force Academy for which she received a Conspicuous Service Cross.
Lieutenant General Natasha Fox has been employed across the Australian Defence Force in Forces Command, Joint Logistics Command, Special Operations Command, Training Command - Army, Defence People Group and Army Headquarters. She has deployed to Lebanon, Syria, and Israel and was the Chief of Staff for Joint Task Force 633 in the Middle East where she was appointed a member of the Order of Australia (AM) for her service. In 2023, Lieutenant General Fox was appointed an Officer (AO) of the Order of Australia for her service as Head People Capability and Deputy Chief of Army.
Lieutenant General Natasha Fox is a graduate of the Australian Command and Staff College, and the Defence and Strategic Studies Course. She has completed numerous degrees including Masters of Business Administration, Master of Politics and Policy, and Masters of Management in Defence Studies. She is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, the Lee Kwan Yew School of Public Policy (Singapore), The Wharton School (University of Pennsylvania), and The Said Business School (Oxford University).
Lieutenant General Natasha Fox was appointed Chief of Personnel on 5th June 2023.
Lieutenant General Natasha Fox is married to Commodore Andrew Willis, MVO, RAN and has 2 teenage boys that keep her busy.
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