Steve Walsh Obe Fcipd

Steve Walsh OBE FCIPD has a strong and diverse work experience background. Steve is currently serving as the Chief Executive of High Life Highland, responsible for providing essential services to Highland Communities. Steve is highly committed to the organization's purpose and values. Prior to that, they worked as the Head of People, ICT, and Digital Transformation for Highland Council from 2015 until 2019.

Steve's previous roles include being a Business Development Manager at Bristow Group in 2015, where they created and executed sales opportunities and developed a strategic business development plan. Steve also served as a Principal Consultant at Lockheed Martin in 2014 and as the Director of Operations at the UK Ministry of Defence from 2012 to 2014.

Before that, Steve held various positions in the Royal Air Force, including Operations and Transition Director, Squadron Commander, Training Delivery Director, Special Operations Liaison Officer, and Aircraft Captain. Steve demonstrated strong leadership skills in leading personnel through strategic transitions, delivering change, and managing projects.

Furthermore, Steve has experience working in Afghanistan as an ISTAR Air Liaison Officer in 2008, and at Permanent Joint Headquarters as an Operations Manager (Special Forces) from 2006 to 2008.

Overall, Steve Walsh has a wealth of experience in leadership, strategic planning, operations management, business development, and personnel resourcing.

Steve Walsh OBE FCIPD completed their education in 2014 with a Master of Science degree in Leadership from Cranfield University, Manchester Business School. During the same year, they also obtained a certification as a Chartered FCIPD from the CIPD. Additionally, Steve obtained an AMAC (Alliance Manchester Business School) degree, though the specific field of study is not provided.