Dublin, London, New York
Mandy Hickson, One of the UK’s first female fast-jet pilots
A former Royal Air Force pilot, Mandy Hickson has profound insight into how to make decisions under pressure, know when to take risks, and the importance of sentient human intelligence in advanced systems.
Mandy has overcome great hurdles in her career, leading her to co-found Inspiring Women for Work, an organization that helps women rebuild their confidence when returning to work following a career break. She draws upon her experiences working in a team of elite fighter-jet pilots; above all else, the importance of maintaining presence and serenity under pressure.
A trained Human Factors facilitator, Mandy is also an expert on human interactions. She deeply understands the great detail of the role human beings play in complex systems. She applies this expertise, combined with her personal experience calculating risk and making important decisions under pressure, to business, demonstrating a strong understanding of humans and organizations alike.