VICTORIA GOSLING OBE
Summary
A highly successful Chief Executive and Non-Executive Director with a proven track record of building high-performance teams and integrated systems in some of the world’s most demanding environments. Twenty one years of military service leading complex operations and delivering consistent results under pressure. Spearheaded the inaugural Invictus Games and led its expansion into the USA as the CEO. At GB Snowsport, built a unified high-performance system that delivered the most successful period in British winter sport history. Operates effectively at both strategic and operational levels, with significant experience across government, elite sport and the commercial sector. Awarded multiple honours by Her Majesty the Queen. Fluent in Spanish and French.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work history
Chief Executive
Great Britain Snowsport
2018.01 - 2026.04
- Re-branded and changed the landscape of winter sports for Britain.
- Built a unified, multi-disciplinary high-performance environment for staff members to accelerate their performance supporting athletes on snow.
- Led GB to its most successful period in history: 300 medals across 12 disciplines and Great Britain’s first ever Winter Olympic gold medal on snow.
- Led as Performance Director, to build a winning strategy both on and off snow.
- Created and deployed a marketing strategy that enabled commercial income and produce the She Who Dares series on Discovery.
- Delivered a successful merger with Para Snowsport to optimise performance. Improved UK Sport’s Culture Health Check rating to ‘exceptional’ and significantly increased commercial income.
Chief Strategy Officer
Auden (FinTech)
2016.01 - 2026.04
- Generated £120m investment for a data-led FinTech through family offices, high net worth individuals and major investment funds.
- Revamped brand and social impact strategy to deliver a more financially inclusive Britain through affordable credit products and services.
Chief Executive Officer
Invictus Games USA
2015.01 - 2017.01
- Led a global sports event with a team of 100 and budget of $40,000,000. Facilitated two long-term sponsorship partnerships valued at £3m to secure the legacy of the Games.
- Implemented a strategy enabling successful delivery of the Games whilst launching and promoting the brand on a global platform.
- Led multidisciplinary teams including medical, performance, logistics and communications specialists. Managing stakeholder relationships across Government, the White House, Buckingham Palace and presenting partners.
Senior Military Project Lead
Invictus Games London
2014.01 - 2015.01
- Persuaded and influenced participation from 14 nations to compete internationally.
- Managed the Sport Steering Group, overseeing 10 sports and all international relations.
- Led engagement with national media and two broadcasting partners.
Group Captain
Royal Air Force Benson
2011.01 - 2014.01
- Leadership and financial oversight of RAF Benson with circa 2,000 personnel delivering operational support to Afghanistan.
- Led multidisciplinary teams including engineers, physiotherapists, medical personnel, physical training instructors and operational specialists.
- Instigated transformational change of welfare provision and facilities through effective financial management. Awarded ministerial recognition for streamlining the estate.
Senior Officer
Royal Air Force
2004.01 - 2012.01
- Commanded multiple teams of up to 100 personnel across international strategic and operational environments, including conflict zones.
Education
Officer of the British Empire (OBE) -
Her Majesty the Queen
MSc - Strategic Studies
King’s College London
1 2005 - 1 2008
Chartered Fellow - undefined
CIPD
1 2006 - 1 2007
MA - Strategic HRM
University of Leicester
1 2002 - 1 2005
Member of the British Empire (MBE) - undefined
Her Majesty the Queen
BA Joint Honours - Spanish, French & Business
University of Leeds
1 1990 - 1 1993
Skills
- Public speaking
- Communication skills
- Problem-solving
Executive Highlights
- Accelerated a high-performance culture which delivered the highest results in British history, including Great Britain’s first ever Winter Olympic gold medal on snow and over 300 medals across 12 disciplines during my tenure. Raised investment from £5m to £15m over a two-year period.
- Led multidisciplinary teams spanning coaches, sports scientists, medical personnel, physiotherapists, strength & conditioning specialists and athlete welfare staff, integrating Olympic and Paralympic programmes into a single unified high-performance system.
- Generated investment of £120m for a FinTech start-up to create a more financially inclusive Britain.
- Transformed Invictus Games into a globally recognised brand through major stakeholder engagement with senior international political figureheads and Royalty, together with a robust sponsorship, commercial and communications strategy.
- Commanded a Helicopter Base of 2000 personnel which provided support to Afghanistan. Led multi-disciplinary teams to provide high-performance support to our pilots.
- Founding Custodian of Rugby Centurions, which celebrates players with 100 International Test Caps.
- Spearheaded a team for the planning phase of Gulf War II in the USA.
Affiliations
- British Olympic Association, INED 2019 to Present
- Rugby Centurions, Chair 2017 to Present
- Aintree Racecourse, Committee Member 2019 to Present
- GB Surfing | 2022 to present
- Auden, FinTech, Director 2018 to 2023
- Global Mental Health, Advisor 2016 to 2018
- Sage Foundation, Advisor 2016 to 2018
- British Lawn Tennis, Councillor 2013 to 2016
- RAF Watersports Centre, Commodore 2011 to 2015
Timeline
Chief Executive
Great Britain Snowsport
2018.01 - 2026.04
Chief Strategy Officer
Auden (FinTech)
2016.01 - 2026.04
Chief Executive Officer
Invictus Games USA
2015.01 - 2017.01
Senior Military Project Lead
Invictus Games London
2014.01 - 2015.01
Group Captain
Royal Air Force Benson
2011.01 - 2014.01
Senior Officer
Royal Air Force
2004.01 - 2012.01
MSc - Strategic Studies
King’s College London
1 2005 - 1 2008
Chartered Fellow - undefined
CIPD
1 2006 - 1 2007
MA - Strategic HRM
University of Leicester
1 2002 - 1 2005
Member of the British Empire (MBE) - undefined
Her Majesty the Queen
BA Joint Honours - Spanish, French & Business
University of Leeds
1 1990 - 1 1993
Officer of the British Empire (OBE) -
Her Majesty the Queen