Victoria Gosling

CEO of the 2016 Invictus Games, Orlando, CEO of GB Snowsport, Board Director of the British Olympic Association, Chair of GB Surfing & Former RAF Wing Commander

Victoria Gosling’s Biography:

Victoria Gosling OBE is a former Royal Air Force officer and senior executive whose career spans military command, international sport and board-level leadership. After serving 21 years in the RAF, she transitioned into high-impact roles across elite sport and governance. Best known for leading the launch of the Invictus Games in 2014 alongside Prince Harry, Victoria has built a reputation for strategic clarity, operational discipline and purpose-driven leadership.

Victoria joined the Royal Air Force and rose through the ranks to become a Wing Commander and later Group Captain of RAF Benson, leading a helicopter base of more than 2,000 personnel supporting operations in Afghanistan. In 2010, she was appointed Commodore in the RAF, overseeing complex operational and strategic responsibilities. Her service was recognised with an MBE in 2004 and an OBE in 2014 for her commitment to RAF Benson and adaptive sport. She also served as RAF Lawn Tennis Association Councillor and held senior personnel leadership roles within the RAF’s career management structure.

In 2013, Victoria became Military Executive Lead and Group Captain for the Invictus Games, before being appointed CEO in 2014. She brought together over 400 injured servicemen and women from 14 countries for the inaugural Games, establishing a global movement centred on recovery through sport. Following this, she moved into senior corporate roles, including Director and Military Ambassador at Sage and Chief Strategy Officer at Auden.

Victoria later became CEO of GB Snowsport in 2018, leading the integration of Olympic and Paralympic teams to drive performance and inclusion. She has since served as Board Director of the British Olympic Association, Chair of GB Surfing, and Board Director at Responsible Finance. In 2024, she appeared on Nurole’s ‘Enter the Boardroom’ podcast and spoke at the Dive In Festival and Major Events International Ltd’s Events Summit, continuing her influence in leadership and governance.

Why Hire Victoria Gosling?

Victoria is hired for her rare blend of military command experience, major event leadership and board-level governance. She brings first-hand insight into leading under pressure, building inclusive high-performance teams and delivering complex international projects. Her experience launching the Invictus Games demonstrates her ability to translate purpose into global impact.

From commanding large operational units in Afghanistan to reshaping elite sporting structures, Victoria offers structured, strategic frameworks grounded in lived leadership experience. She resonates strongly with senior leaders, defence organisations, governing bodies and businesses navigating transformation.

Victoria Gosling’s Career Highlights:

Here are some of the key milestones that define Victoria Gosling’s remarkable career:

• 2024 – Speaker at the Dive In Festival and Leaders Panel Member at Major Events International Ltd’s Events Summit, contributing to global discussions on leadership and inclusion.
• 2022 – Appointed Chair of GB Surfing, leading national governance and performance strategy within elite sport.
• 2019 – Board Director of the British Olympic Association, contributing to the strategic oversight of Team GB.
• 2018 – Appointed CEO of GB Snowsport, integrating Olympic and Paralympic programmes to drive performance and inclusion.
• 2014 – Appointed OBE and served as CEO of the inaugural Invictus Games, launching a global adaptive sports movement alongside Prince Harry.
• 2010 – Appointed Commodore in the Royal Air Force, holding senior operational and strategic leadership responsibilities.
• 2008 – Served as Wing Commander and Deputy Director of Career Management within the Royal Air Force.
• 2004 – Appointed Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) for services to the RAF.
• 2013 – Military Executive Lead and Group Captain for the Invictus Games, shaping the foundation of the international competition.
• 2016 – Director and Military Ambassador at Sage, strengthening corporate engagement with defence communities.