Mick Summers

Mick Summers is an accomplished professional in the defense and security sector, currently serving as Defence & Security Director for Southeast Asia and Singapore at the Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade) since August 2021. Prior to this role, Mick held various leadership positions, including Managing Director at SkillsHQ, where notable achievements included a 50% growth in customer participation and recognition as the "Most Popular Training Provider" by SkillsFuture Singapore. With extensive experience in security management across diverse high-risk environments, including regional security director at MMG Limited and security adviser at the Australian Embassy in Afghanistan, Mick has directed significant projects in Iraq and Afghanistan and demonstrated expertise in team leadership and operational efficiency. Mick holds multiple advanced degrees, including an MBA from INSEAD and masters in Cybersecurity Operations and Project Management from UNSW.