Andrew GT Kirby
Founding Partner
Andrew Kirby is an experienced leader, strategic planner and analyst for both business and Defence. With over 20 years of experience in entrepreneurship, management, business planning, Defence and national security, Andrew has a proven record of providing highly valued analysis and advice that enables senior decision makers to understand and solve complex problems. Specialising in strategic policy development, futures analysis and capability planning, Andrew’s grasp of strategic issues, judgment and communication skills have earned me a reputation for loyalty and results.
Andrew has a vast array of experiences ranging from managing diverse teams, collaborating with Industry and Academia and advising Senior Policymakers, to working with community organisations in developing nations (ensuring free and democratic elections, addressing poverty, food security, education, health and the empowerment of women) to fighting Islamic Terrorism on Middle Eastern operations.
Andrew founded Strategise Australia, a leading consultancy in strategic level plans and planning, and is a founding partner of the Veterans Industry Partnership.
Honors & awards
Medal
Navy Silver Commendation
Medal
Australian Service Medal
Medal
Operational Service Medal
Academic Excellence
Australian Honour Society
Academic Excellence
Golden Key International Honor Society
Publications
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ADF Amphibious Warfare – Portfolio Gaps and Opportunities (Protected)
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A Review: The Impact of the First World War on US Policy Makers (2018)
The Strategy Bridge -
Future Camouflage and Concealment: Capability Options 2017
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Joint Fires & Emerging Disruptive Technology 2016
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#War: Is the enemy more agile, adaptable & situationally aware than us? 2014
Australian Army Land Power Forum -
Limited War – a Cure for Counter-Insurgency? 2014
Education & training
Masters of Business Management (Strategy), University of Southern Queensland
Masters of Defence & Strategic Studies, Australian National University
Bachelor of Arts (Economics), University of Queensland
Bachelor of Business (Management), University of Queensland