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Rear Admiral Andrew Quinn RAN
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Biography:
As Head of Navy Capability, Rear Admiral (RADM) Andrew Quinn has the honour to be Chief of Navy’s principle representative for current and future Navy capabilities, for which he is deeply committed, passionate about.
He joined the Royal Australian Navy from Mackay, Queensland in 1988. He graduated from the Australian Defence Force Academy in 1991 with a Bachelor of Science. Early in his career he served as an Officer of the Watch and Fighter Controller on Australian and Canadian Frigates.
In 1998 he graduated as a Principal Warfare Officer (Air), and subsequently served as the Gunnery Officer on the Frigates HMA Ships Sydney and Adelaide. In 2003 he assumed Command of the Fremantle Class Patrol Boat HMAS Bunbury and in 2005 the Armidale Class Patrol boat HMAS Bathurst. After serving as the Evolved Sea Sparrow Missile Project Director and within the Anzac Anti-Ship Missile Defence Upgrade Project, he assumed Command of the ANZAC Class Frigate HMAS Toowoomba in 2009. RADM Quinn has served in operations in Haiti, East Timor, Solomon Islands, Border Protection and in the Middle East. RADM Quinn was awarded a Commendation for Conspicuous Service for his Command of HMAS Toowoomba.
In 2013, RADM Quinn served as Director Frigates, responsible for the through-life capability of the Anzac Class and Project Sponsor of the Future Frigate Project. In 2017 RADM Quinn completed the Australian Defence and Strategic Studies Course as well as a Masters of Arts (Strategic Studies). In 2018 RADM Quinn served as the Combined Maritime Forces Director Operations and Commander Maritime Task Group Middle East Region, as part of Australia’s commitment to promote maritime security. In this capacity RADM Quinn was awarded the US Legion of Merit. In 2019 and 2020 RADM Quinn served as the Commander Australian Maritime Task Group, leading Task Groups as either a Sea Combat Commander or as a Commander Task Group. This has included multiple operational deployments in the Indo-Pacific.
In November 2020, RADM Quinn commenced as Director General Surface Combatants and Aviation, responsible for the through-life capability of surface and aviation assets. RADM Quinn then served as the Director General – Modernisation, Assessment and Assurance in Joint Operations Command.
On promotion to Rear Admiral in December 2024, RADM Quinn served as the Head Space and Cyber Capabilities in Joint Capabilities Group. He commenced his current posting as Head of Navy Capability in July 2026.
Program
1130 - 1200 Registration
1145 Speaker(s) arrive
1200 - 1230 Lunch
1230 - 1400 Presentation, then Q&A (Chatham House Rule)
1400 - 1430 Round Table discussion for Sponsors and Speakers (Iron Cage Rule*)
1400 - 1430 Networking opportunity
Venue
National Press Club of Australia, 16 National Circuit, Barton ACT 2600
Prices (exclusive of GST and card fees)
Individual - $290
Table of 8 - $2,500
Table of 10 - $3,500
Sponsorships are available. Contact chris.stephens@meetthechiefs.com.au
Payment is usually required at the time of booking for individual places. For sponsorships and tables payment is expected within 10 working days of confirmation. For late individual registrations, payment can be made on arrival at the event.
Dress Standard
Business attire or uniform dress-of-the-day
Recording and Working Media
As the Chatham House Rule will be in place for the Presentation and Q&A Sessions, there will be no official record of proceedings, private recordings or private imagery. Working media are able to attend but not report on the event. Reporting may only occur with prior express agreement from the Speaker(s).
Cancellations & Rescheduling
Registrations are refundable for cancellations received up to 10 working days before the event, less a $50 administration fee. However, another person or persons may be substituted at no additional cost. No refunds can be made after that date. No refunds are possible for confirmed sponsorships.
Meet The Chiefs Pty. Ltd. reserves the right to reschedule an event due to speaker or venue issues. As much notice as possible will be given. Refunds will not normally be available.
Seating Policy
Participants will be seated at round or oval tables of 8 or 10. Seats will be arranged so no participants have their back directly to the podium where possible.
Attendee Names, Badges & Dietary Requirements
Please provide names of those attending and any dietary requests, no less than 10 working days prior to the event - Monday, 10 November 2026. Otherwise no guarantee of a name badge or dietary request being met can be made.
Card Merchant Fees Notification
Due to increased transaction costs from 1 October 2024 Meet The Chiefs Pty. Ltd. introduced a surcharge of up to 2.2% on all payments by card.to recover these costs.
Inquiries
info@meetthechiefs.com.au
* Iron Cage Rule - nothing escapes, to date no breaches.
