Brett Sangster

Brett has carved out a 25-year career in Defence, government and private enterprise – building upon his reputation as a thought leader and strategist in the Defence & National Security sector. Brett graduated from Duntroon in 1999 and spent the majority of his career with Forces Command and Special Operations Command. In 2006, Brett transferred to the Australian Army Legal Corps serving with Special Operations, Forces Command and 6 Brigade as a senior legal officer. During his time in uniform, Brett was sent on numerous deployments around the world, receiving commendation for service during his final deployment in 2011. Combining his military service with legal and commercial acumen, Brett was instrumental in designing and executing Downer Group’s defence capability and then went on to build McR Defence – an advisory arm of McCullough Robertson Lawyers supporting Government, Defence and Defence Industry with commercial, governance and advisory services. His recent work includes the role of legal and commercial advisor for a large private equity firm on an investment in the national security sector (cyber); advising an Australian maritime SME on capital raising and US Defence market export; and advising government on the allocation of funds in the region. Brett is a veteran and is also the Chairman of Wandering Warriors and the Australian Veterans Employers Coalition.