Recent Awards

Chief of Navy Silver Commendation
Consultant of the Year Nomination 2021 – Royal Australian Navy

Nominated by the Royal Australian Navy for CONSULTANT OF THE YEAR 2021, 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 him 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 has been commended for his

“ability to find solutions to seemingly intractable problems”

and
“articulating complex problems into comprehensive terms

and implementable solutions”.

Andrew has served over twenty years in the military and deployed on multiple operations overseas. Andrew has served as a committee member of Defence in Business ACT and QLD an organisation which actively promotes the values & experience of current and former defence personnel. He is proud to be actively involved in a number of initiatives that support Veterans transition and find meaningful employment, particularly Strategise Australia’s Veteran Recruitment Program.

Before founding Strategise Australia in 2016, Andrew established the North East Corner trust (2009), managing numerous property projects throughout North and Western Queensland. Andrew has sat on the board of the UNSW Faculty of Built Environment and consulted on and conducted numerous negotiations and business deals.

Andrew is an active member of the United Service Institute (ACT and QLD).

Andrew's Publications

The pen is mightier than the sword

Nelson Mandela once said

“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.”

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  • 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

Admitted to the Golden Key International Honor Society for academic excellence

Admitted to the Australian Honour Society for academic excellence

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Andrew specialises in:

  • Strategic Policy & Planning
  • Futures Analysis & Organisational Design
  • Project Planning & Management
  • Leadership Development
  • Business transformation
  • Negotiation & Tender Development
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