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29 Jan 2025

Results of techUK Defence Programme elections announced - 2025-2027

techUK is delighted to announce the results of the 2024 Defence Programme elections.

Nominations and voting for the techUK Defence Board and Defence Programme Forums took place over the winter, with a record number of techUK members standing for election. The current term for those successfully elected is 2 years, with the next elections scheduled for winter 2027. 

The Defence Board is composed of 30 techUK members, including 5 SME representatives and 25 larger companies. The Board brings together a broad group of industry leaders from the Defence sector, who will champion industry's interests and drive an ambitious programme of activity between techUK and its stakeholders across the Defence enterprise. The Defence Board will act as the voice of the wider techUK Defence membership, and it's primary focus is to address strategic concerns that impact the Defence technology sector. 

The Defence Programme Forums each focus on specific areas of Defence where techUK members have an interest in engaging with key stakeholders. Each Forum runs a series of briefings and webinars throughout the year, and is governed by elected Chairs and Vice Chairs. The Forum Chairs attend Defence Board meetings to provide an update on Forum activities and to seek Board approval and guidance when necessary. 

The results of the election are as follows:

Defence Board

Alex Roberts

Alex Roberts

Defence Director, Atos

Allan Leggetter

Allan Leggetter

Managing Director, Cyber & Security Division, Leonardo UK Ltd

Barry Roberts

Barry Roberts

Head of Defence Digital, Roke Manor Research

Charlie Maconochie

Charlie Maconochie

SVP Public Sector, Adarga

Dwayne Doherty

Dwayne Doherty

Client Lead - Defence, QinetiQ Ltd

Gordon Morrison

Gordon Morrison

Senior Director, Global Defence Policy, Cisco

Graham Booth

Graham Booth

CEO, 2iC Limited

Henry Gates

Henry Gates

Associate Director, Helsing Ltd

Ian Kane

Ian Kane

Director Defence Account, Capgemini

Ian Menzies

Ian Menzies

Vice President and General Manager - Intelligence and Cyber International Division, L3Harris

James Gayner MBE

James Gayner MBE

Head Defence and Secure Markets, Oracle Cloud, Oracle Corp

Jo Etheridge

Jo Etheridge

VP and MD, National Security and Defence, Leidos

John Botterill

John Botterill

Managing Director, C3IA Solutions Limited

John Hiorns

John Hiorns

Director – C4I Programmes and Customer Liaison, General Dynamics Mission Systems

Jonathan Cole

Jonathan Cole

Director BT Defence, BT

Kate Fowler

Kate Fowler

Head of Strategy, Raytheon UK

Malcolm Gardner

Malcolm Gardner

Head of Strategy UK Defence, Palo Alto Networks

Mark Smith

Mark Smith

Client Account Lead, Accenture

Mark Turvey

Mark Turvey

Business Development Director, National Security Solutions, Northrop Grumman UK

Matt Phillips

Matt Phillips

Account Director - Defence Digital, DXC Technology

Neil Dove

Neil Dove

VP, Head of Defence & National Security, Fujitsu

Neil Timms

Neil Timms

SVP, Space, Defence & Intelligence, UK & Australia, CGI

Polly Scully CBE

Polly Scully CBE

Senior Counsellor - UK Government, Palantir Technologies UK

Richard Budd

Richard Budd

VP Space Digital UK, US & Asia, and UK lead Connected Intelligence, Airbus Defence and Space Limited

Richard Checkley

Richard Checkley

Managing Director of Defence, Digital Intelligence, BAE Systems

Robbie Carroll

Robbie Carroll

Defence Director, Google

Sara Sharkey

Sara Sharkey

Strategy Director, Prolinx Limited

Stephen Kingan

Stephen Kingan

Chairman, Nexor

Steve Murray

Steve Murray

VP Strategy & Marketing, Thales UK Ltd

Sue-Ellen Wright

Sue-Ellen Wright

MD ADS, Sopra Steria

Defence SME Forum

Dr Andrew Dixon

Dr Andrew Dixon

Chief Executive Officer, SVGC Group Limited

Paul Vingoe

Paul Vingoe

Co-Founder, VinDo Technology

Defence Commercial Business Forum

Ann Ibbotson

Ann Ibbotson

Head of Commercial, L3Harris TRL Technology

Nick Garland

Nick Garland

Head of Secure Government, CDW

Defence Research & Technology Forum

Hamza Huda

Hamza Huda

Defence Lead, Plexal

Stephanie Eden

Stephanie Eden

Head of Global R&T Cooperations and External Funding, Airbus Defence and Space Limited

Information Superiority Forum

Nick Hartley

Nick Hartley

Business Development Director Defence and National Security, Leidos UK

Kirsten Blackwall

Kirsten Blackwall

UK Programmes and Solution Lead, Airbus Defence and Space Limited

Stefan Crossfield

Stefan Crossfield

Senior Strategic Engagement Director, SAS Software

Defence Programme activities

The Defence programme works to help the UK’s defence technology sector align itself with the MOD. techUK members are able to navigate and better understand the UK Defence sector to successfully align their own investment and resources to take advantage of business opportunities. Visit the programme page here.

 

Upcoming events

30 January 2025

Information Superiority Forum briefing with Mivy James, Chief Digital Technology Officer, Ministry of Defence

London and online Forum
5 February 2025

Cyber Exports for Economic Growth with DBT

Online Webinar
11 February 2025

Defence Commercial Business Forum - Defence Digital Briefing

London and Online Forum

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Meet the team  

Fred Sugden

Fred Sugden

Associate Director, Defence and National Security, techUK

Fred is responsible for techUK's activities across the Defence and National Security sectors, working to provide members with access to key stakeholders across the Defence and National Security community. Before taking on the role of Associate Director for Defence and National Security, Fred joined techUK in 2018, working as the Programme Head for Defence at techUK, leading the organisation's engagement with the Ministry of Defence. Before joining techUK, he worked at ADS, the national trade association representing Aerospace, Defence, Security & Space companies in the UK.

Fred is responsible for techUK’s market engagement and policy development activities across the Defence and National Security sectors, working closely with various organisations within the Ministry of Defence, and across the wider National Security and Intelligence community. Fred works closely with many techUK member companies that have an interest in these sectors, and is responsible for the activities of techUK's senior Defence & Security Board. Working closely with techUK's Programme Head for Cyber Security, Fred oversees a broad range of activities for techUK members.

Outside of work, Fred's interests include football (a Watford FC fan) and skiing.

 

Email:
[email protected]
Phone:
07985 234 170

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Raya Tsolova

Senior Programme Manager, techUK

Raya Tsolova is a Programme Manager at techUK. 

Prior to joining techUK, Raya worked in Business Development for an expert network firm within the institutional investment space. Before this Raya spent a year in industry working for a tech start-up in London as part of their Growth team which included the formation and development of a 'Let's Talk Tech' podcast and involvement in London Tech Week. 

Raya has a degree in Politics and International Relations (Bsc Hons) from the University of Bath where she focused primarily on national security and counter-terrorism policies, centreing research on female-led terrorism and specific approaches to justice there. 

Outside of work, Raya's interests include baking, spin classes and true-crime Netflix shows! 

Email:
[email protected]
Phone:
07712630603

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Jeremy Wimble

Jeremy Wimble

Programme Manager, Defence, techUK

Jeremy manages techUK's defence programme, helping the UK's defence technology sector align itself with the Ministry of Defence - including Defence Digital, DE&S, innovation units and Frontline Commands - through a broad range of activities including private briefings and early market engagement events. It also supports the MOD as it procures new digital technologies.

Prior to joining techUK, from 2016-2024 Jeremy was International Security Programme Manager at the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) coordinating research and impact activities for funders including the FCDO and US Department of Defense, as well as business development and strategy.

Jeremy has a MA in International Relations from the University of Birmingham and a BA (Hons) in Politics & Social Policy from Swansea University.

Email:
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Tracy Modha

Tracy Modha

Team Assistant - Markets, techUK

Tracy supports several areas at techUK, including Cyber Exchange, Cyber Security, Defence, Health and Social Care, Local Public Services, Nations and Regions and National Security.

Tracy joined techUK in March 2022, having worked in the education sector for 19 years, covering administration, research project support, IT support and event/training support. My most outstanding achievement has been running three very successful international conferences and over 300 training courses booked all over the globe!

Tracy has a great interest in tech. Gaming and computing have been a big part of her life, and now electric cars are an exciting look at the future. She has warmed to Alexa, even though it can sometimes be sassy!

Email:
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Phone:
02073312000
Twitter:
@TracyModha,@TracyModha
Website:
www.techuk.org,www.techuk.org
LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracymodha83,https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracymodha83

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