Behind Invictus

A former army officer and architect he has worked on major events since being appointed Pageantmaster of the Lord Mayor’s Show in 1992. He was Executive Director of the Oxford & Cambridge Boat Race, Director of the Royal Society’s 350th Anniversary Programme and worked on The Queen’s Golden Jubilee.

He coordinated the contribution of 18,000 military personnel to the security of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. And he assisted in planning the security for the inaugural Invictus Games in London 2014. On leaving the Army in December 2015 he was appointed Director of Operations at the Stamford Endowed Schools before joining the Invictus Games Foundation full time in January 2019.

A Chartered Accountant with 20 years experience in finance roles, Carolyn will be leading on the finance strategy for the charity, supported by the Development team.

After the Games, he joined Step Up To Serve, the charity that coordinates the #iwill Campaign for youth social action. He remained a fan of the Games and briefly supported the communications team for the Invictus Games Toronto 2017 before joining the Invictus Games Foundation full time from September 2018.

Matt was initially a commercial banker at RBS, working through a variety of roles in the institution before joining the non-profit sector in 2012. He is experienced in developing and managing different commercial and philanthropic partnership approaches, having led a variety of teams for both domestic and international causes, including at charities Cancer Research UK, Young Enterprise and the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts.

She saw service on HMS Portland and HMS Bulwark conducting anti-narcotics and anti-piracy operations. In 2011 Mickaela was involved in a car accident and was rehabilitated at Headley Court and Hasler Company. She competed in the Invictus Games London 2014, winning two gold and one silver medal. This role is part funded by the Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust.

He served in the British Army as an Infantryman with operational tours of both Iraq and Afghanistan during which he was wounded in action; shot in chest during a firefight in Helmand Province. This injury ended David’s career in the military but opened a new chapter in which he has dedicated his professional and much of his personal life to supporting other veterans. David was part of the original executive team for the inaugural Invictus Games in 2014, he was the UK Team Captain for the Invictus Games Orlando 2016 and is proud of winning a total 14 medals.

Following a role in digital communications with the PyeongChang 2018 Winter Games, Paul moved across to the Organising Committee for the Tokyo 2020 Summer Games, drawn to the power of adaptive sport, before joining the Invictus Games Foundation full time.

Following injuries to her hips and spine while serving in the Royal Air Force, she went on to compete at the Invictus Games Orlando 2016 less than a year after emergency spinal surgery. At the Games she took home one gold and three silvers in swimming, but is now overseeing the delivery of sporting endeavours beyond the Games. This role is part funded by the Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust.

Prior to joining, Caroline studied French and German at the University of Edinburgh which has proven useful in liaising with participating nations and future hosts. Her role is within the Inspire pillar, working alongside the Operations Director to help plan and execute the Games.

Developing a love for cycling in his recovery, Josh took part in the Big Battlefield Bike Ride 2013, and went on to compete at the Invictus Games London 2014 and the Invictus Games Orlando 2016 bringing home medals in cycling and rowing. Josh’s role at the Foundation, funded by the Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust, is to develop international opportunities via the We Are Invictus app for fellow wounded, injured and sick service personnel and veterans to access in their recovery.

She works within the Veterans’ Places, Pathways and People Programme and is the Portfolio Lead in the South West.. Part of a Forces Family, Helen continues to balance its nomadic demands, supporting her husband and raising her children. Her passions lie in the Arts and this is something that she hopes to pursue within the Armed Forces charity sector, building on her knowledge and experience working with IGF.

He enlisted in the Navy in 2007 and was injured on his first deployment in Afghanistan. He was on patrol when he sustained gunshot wounds to his right arm and thigh. He considers himself fortunate to have survived the incident and it completely changed his outlook on life. He credits participation in adaptive sports program with his increase in mental fortitude and physical capacity and is excited to work with the Invictus Games Foundation.