The Calm Commander: Bold Thinking for Turbulent Times
My Intro: Steven Windmill is a high-stakes leadership expert trusted to deliver clarity when it matters most. He has commanded 200,000 personnel in complex multinational environments, led £30 billion transformation programmes across defence, healthcare, and critical infrastructure, and restructured failing institutions into resilient, high-performance organisations. A former President of the UK Courts Martial and co-author of the UK Corporate Governance Code, Steven bridges military precision with commercial insight — advising FTSE boards, private equity firms, sovereign clients, and startup founders alike. His work has shaped national policy, driven IPO readiness, and unlocked billions in value through governance-led turnaround. Steven speaks on unbreakable focus, strategic boldness, and leading under fire — drawing on frontline experience from Iraq to the City, and from war zones to the C-suite. Whether preparing boards for AI-era disruption or mentoring Chairs through crisis, his insights resonate across every level of leadership. With a style that is direct, calm, and quietly compelling, Steven doesn't just deliver keynotes — he delivers conviction. UK based. Audiences leave with more than insight — they leave with a mission. Contact: steven@stevenwindmill.com