Matt Hall

Matt Hall

Military Hero  |  Top Gun Fighter Pilot
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About Matt

“Matt Hall is renowned as one of the best pilots and fighter pilots in the world. His is a formidable Australian story of resilience and the pursuit of excellence. Matt grew up in a machinery shed ...”

Matt Hall is renowned as one of the best pilots and fighter pilots in the world. His is a formidable Australian story of resilience and the pursuit of excellence. Matt grew up in a machinery shed outside Scone, New South Wales, with no running water and a stretcher bed. He went on to become aviation and Air Force royalty.

Matt shares authentic lessons lived through his mind-blowing aviation stories and near-death experiences. Hyper-intelligent, with a photographic memory, he leaves audiences in awe of just how much one man can achieve in a single lifetime.

Matt is a retired Wing Commander, Top Gun fighter pilot and Chief Combat Instructor, having served on active duty with both the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) and the United States Air Force (USAF). He is a distinguished combat veteran of Iraq and decorated for heroism under fire while protecting US Marines.

In 2009, Matt became the first Australian to compete in Red Bull Air Race. On debut he placed third in the series and went on to accumulate seven wins and 25 podiums. After finishing second in the world championship three times, he cemented his place as the most successful air race pilot of the modern era by winning the world championship in 2019.

Matt is a man who truly knows how to get it done and how to manage risk when the stakes are at their highest. Today, he is an international Red Bull pilot, author of the biography The Sky Is Not the Limit, CEO of Matt Hall Racing and CEO of Afterburner Australia.

What people say about Matt

Matt promotes a culture of duty, continuous improvement and accountability. The emphasis on debriefing in a non-judgmental, rankless, and nameless approach, focusing on what’s right rather than who’s right was particularly well-received. It was an extremely valuable presentation.

– NAB

Matt spoke unbelievably at Qantas’ marquee Safety and Risk Conference. He held the attention and respect of a highly accomplished and senior audience. His lessons on risk management are invaluable and told in a very compelling and entertaining way.

– QANTAS

Senior ANZ executives hosting the CFO conference expressed Matt’s brilliance. He was something completely different from the usual speaking spot and the change really hit the mark.

– ANZ

Matt Hall left an indelible mark on our sales teams culture. We are committed to bringing his mind and mindset into all parts of our business.

– ASAHI

Matt Hall is our go to athlete for Red Bull corporate keynotes. He is the consummate operator, unbelievable life story and a premium representative of our brand.

– RED BULL