Mark Smethurst

Mr Smethurst is a senior executive leader, with a track record commanding large and diverse teams both in Australia and overseas. He has commanded at all levels including Troop and Squadron Command in the Special Air Service Regiment, the Special Forces Training Centre, the 2nd Commando Regiment and the Deputy Commander of Australian Special Forces Command. He also Commanded the NATO Special Forces in Afghanistan and was Deputy Chief of Operations for the United States Special Operations Command. Prior to leaving the Australian Defense Force, he was Head of Preparedness/Director General Joint Forces Analysis, responsible for developing Future Concepts, Experimentation, Lessons and Preparedness.