Experience

Arqit

• United Kingdom
• Information Technology & Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Government Solutions

  • Aug 2022 - Present

  Senior leadership role within international B2B security software scale-up leading strategic planning, development and operational implementation of multi sector Go To Market activity. • Led design and implementation of businesses wide operations, procedures and processes for customer and partner onboarding including sales channel partnership activation, support functions, export, KYB, demonstration capabilities and professional services provision. • Lead role in securing and… Show more Senior leadership role within international B2B security software scale-up leading strategic planning, development and operational implementation of multi sector Go To Market activity. • Led design and implementation of businesses wide operations, procedures and processes for customer and partner onboarding including sales channel partnership activation, support functions, export, KYB, demonstration capabilities and professional services provision. • Lead role in securing and managing multiple key partnerships (inc. Amazon Web Services, British Telecom, Fortinet & Juniper) including the development and execution of joint business strategies. • Created and led a cross-functional alignment and prioritisation process ensuring agile response to rapidly changing business needs; maximising limited resources whilst maintaining clear objectives and deliverables. • Accountable for delivery of go-to-market activities including the identification and securing of new sales and partnership opportunities. Defined market segmentation strategy and led design of associated marketing and sales artefacts. • Supported sales sector leads in development and implementation of strategic engagements with key lighthouse customers to secure first 5 customer accounts. Show less



Babcock International Group

• United Kingdom
• Defense and Space Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Head of Future Solutions

  • Jun 2019 - Aug 2022

  Bristol, United Kingdom Head of Future Solutions within the technology business unit of Babcock International. Leading the strategic identification and development of key technologies and capabilities, the establishment and management of key partnerships and relationships, and enabling strategic growth through leadership and delivery of competitive business winning solutions. Leadership of multi-disciplinary Technology, Design and Innovations team to deliver critical Research & Development and innovation… Show more Head of Future Solutions within the technology business unit of Babcock International. Leading the strategic identification and development of key technologies and capabilities, the establishment and management of key partnerships and relationships, and enabling strategic growth through leadership and delivery of competitive business winning solutions. Leadership of multi-disciplinary Technology, Design and Innovations team to deliver critical Research & Development and innovation activity with a focus on securing critical innovative IP and developing disruptive solutions to complex problems. Member of strategy team assisting with generating strategic options and solutions to support a growth agenda across multiple sectors. Show less



UK Ministry of Defence

• United Kingdom
• Defense and Space Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Risk Manager - Rotary Wing Maritime Oversight & Approvals

  • Jun 2018 - May 2019

  Filton, U.K. Division Head for Helicopter Test and Evaluation and Maritime Helicopter Aviation within the UK Military Aviation Authority. Responsible for assessing and regulating risk across the spectrum of military helicopter aviation.



Royal Navy

• United Kingdom
• Armed Forces
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Manager, - Tactical Development, US Navy

  • Jul 2015 - Jun 2018

  Maryland Seconded to the US Navy to head the US Navy Tactics Department at the Operational Test & Evaluation Squadron, VX-1. -Led USN aviation tactical development within Operational Test & Evaluation -Restructured USN helicopter tactical development and implementation. -USN delegation lead for international maritime aviation engagement.



Royal Navy

• United Kingdom
• Armed Forces
• 700 & Above Employee

• Merlin Helicopter Force Aviation Warfare Officer

  • Apr 2013 - Jan 2015

  Head of Merlin helicopter force aviation warfare operations and capability. -Newly created position within headquarters. -Change program to re-establish core capability through internal culture and training development, engagement with senior military leadership and strengthening of international co-operative partnerships.

• Aviation Warfare Officer, 814 NAS

  • Apr 2011 - Apr 2013

  Head of operations and warfighting training and development on front line operational Squadron with 250 personnel. -Lead for UK military aviation support to 2012 Olympics (Weymouth). -Programme manager for international deployments, organizational training and operational output.

• Commissioned Officer- Various Training & Operational Roles

  • Sep 2001 - Apr 2011