Aspen Medical Chair Glenn Keys Appointed to Invictus Games Foundation Board
Founder of Canberra headquartered healthcare solutions company Aspen Medical and Invictus Australia Chair, Glenn Keys AO, has been announced as a Trustee of the Invictus Games Foundation (IGF). This appointment reflects not only Glenn’s personal dedication to the Invictus Movement but also Australia’s growing leadership in the global effort to support wounded, injured and ill (WII) current and former serving personnel through sport.
Glenn currently serves as Chair of Invictus Australia, where alongside CEO Michael Hartung and the Invictus Australia board, he has helped drive national efforts to support veterans and their families over the past two years. His involvement with the Invictus movement dates back to the establishment of the Organising Committee for the Invictus Games Sydney 2018, where he was one of the original Board members. Since then, Glenn has played a pivotal role in shaping the legacy of the Games in Australia. This legacy led to the establishment of Invictus Australia, the first organisation of its kind globally, dedicated to extending the work of the Invictus Games Foundation and supporting the recovery, rehabilitation, and reintegration of WII veterans through sport. Through Glenn’s involvement on the board, Invictus Australia has secured strong partnerships with the Australian Government and major corporate sponsors, and continues to pioneer innovative, community-based programs that extend the impact of the Games well beyond the competition arena.
“In appointing Glenn, the Invictus Games Foundation was struck not only by his energy and strategic insight but also his deep understanding of the values that underpin the Invictus movement,” said Rob Owen OBE, CEO of the Invictus Games Foundation. “He is a passionate believer in the power of community, connection, and purpose.”
“Glenn’s appointment recognises Australia’s commitment to the Invictus mission and our broader role in supporting veterans and their families on the international stage and in local communities every day,” said Michael Hartung, CEO of Invictus Australia. “His strategic insight and deep connections across defence, government, and industry have been invaluable to our efforts in Australia and I’m delighted to see him in a position to help shape the future of the Invictus movement globally.”
Invictus Australia continues to set the global benchmark for supporting veterans and their families beyond the Games, an effort made even more critical by the findings of the Australian Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide, which highlighted the challenges of transitioning from military to civilian life, where identity and purpose are often at risk. Glenn’s appointment strengthens the ties bonds between Invictus Australia and the international defence and veteran community.
The Invictus Games Foundation, based in London, leads a global community of nations using sport as a tool for recovery and rehabilitation. Glenn’s appointment comes as the IGF expands into regions where cultural and systemic barriers still limit support for WII populations. His experience and regional knowledge will be vital in helping the IGF connect with underserved communities.
“Since helping bring the Invictus Games to Sydney in 2018, I’ve seen the incredible impact of sport on the lives of wounded, injured and ill veterans and their families,” said Glenn Keys AO. “It’s a privilege to represent Australia and contribute to the global mission of the Invictus Games Foundation. We have a unique opportunity to share Australia’s strengths in sport, service and community with the world.”
“My appointment to the Invictus Games Foundation Board reflects what we have long believed at Aspen Medical; that recovery doesn’t end with discharge, and that through sport, employment and connection, we can help restore hope and identity for veterans and their families.
“I am incredibly proud of the work our teams are doing at Aspen Medical to honour the resilience of veterans and their families not just in Australia but around the world, especially through veteran initiatives such as Vita Nova and our status as a Veteran Employer of Choice. We see that these activities benefit veterans and their families as well as our communities as a whole.”
A former officer in the Australian Defence Force and the Founder and Executive Chairman of Aspen Medical, Glenn brings decades of experience in defence, healthcare and social impact. He has served on the boards of several national organisations, including the National Disability Insurance Agency and the Australian War Memorial, and was appointed an Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) in 2017 for his philanthropic leadership.
Glenn’s appointment reinforces Invictus Australia’s global connections not only within the defence community but also across government ensuring that Australia continues to lead in the recovery, rehabilitation, and reintegration of WII personnel through sport.
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