Mr Osley has over 47 years of Defence and aerospace experience including prior experience as the Program Manager of the Australian F-35 Joint Strike Fighter Program. Kym retired in 2021 from his full-time position as a Managing Director in an international consulting firm, working with Government and Defence clients to take up Board positions and private consulting work. Kym continues to support Defence in his active Reserve role. Kym has international experience with Defence and aerospace industry gained through various Defence-related appointments in the UK and the US, and through his previous work as a Reservist officer promoting exports as a military specialist and leader in Team Defence Australia. Earlier in his military career, Kym was an aviator who flew in F-111, Phantom and F-18 aircraft with the RAAF and USAF. Kym is currently the Chair of the Australian Air Force Cadet Foundation, and on the Boards of one other company. He is Member of the Risk and Compliance Committee, Chair of the Committee from 1 July 2024.