Results of techUK Defence Programme elections announced
Nominations and voting for the techUK Defence & Security Board and Defence Programme Forums took place over the summer, 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 summer 2024.
The Defence & Security 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 across Defence and National Security, who will champion industry's interests and drive an ambitious programme of activity between techUK and its stakeholders across Defence and National Security. The Defence & Security Board will act as the voice of the wider techUK Defence & National Security membership, and it's primariy focus is to address strategic concerns that impact the Defence and National Security technology sectors.
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 & Security 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 & Security Board
| Board Member | Board Representative | Company Role |
| 2iC | Graham Booth | CEO |
| Adarga | Rob Bassett-Cross | CEO |
| Airbus Defence & Space | Richard Budd | Head of Secure Communications, UK, US & Australia |
| Atkins | Tony Burgess | Client Director UK Strategic Command, Aerospace & Defence |
| BAE Systems | Richard Checkley | Digital Intelligence, C5ISR Managing Director |
| Becrypt | Bernard Parsons | CEO |
| BT Defence | Jonathan Cole | Defence Director |
| Capgemini | Ian Kane | Director Defence Account |
| CGI | Neil Timms | Senior Vice President & Business Unit Leader UK & Australia, Space, Defence & Intelligence |
| Cisco | James Dunne | Head of National Security & Defence |
| DXC Technology | Paul O'Shaughnessy | Account Executive, UK MOD |
| Fujitsu | Tim Gibson | Vice President , European Defence Advisor |
| General Dynamics Mission Systems | John Hiorns | Director, C4I Programmes & Customer Liaison |
| IBM | Ed Gillett | Partner, Client Partner UK Public Sector |
| Jacobs | Mark Gittins | Growth & Strategy Director |
| L3 Harris | Ian Menzies | Vice President and General Manager, Intelligence & Cyber International |
| Leidos | Nick Hartley | Business Development Director, Defence |
| Leonardo | Philip Pratley | Director Trade & External Relations |
| Lockheed Martin | Emlyn Taylor | Managing Director, Rotary & Mission Systems |
| Microsoft | Jeremy Poulter | Business Development & Solutions Director, Defence & National Security |
| Nexor | Steve Kingan | Executive Chairman |
| Northrop Grumman | Graham Le Fevre | C&I Business Development Manager |
| Prolinx | Martin Flather | Business Development Director, Defence & Security |
| QinetiQ | Dwayne Doherty | Cyber & CEMA, UK Intelligence |
| Raytheon | Gillian Dowds | Head of C41 |
| Roke | Barry Roberts | Head of Defence Digital |
| SecureCloud+ | Steven Mills | Chief of Staff, Business Services |
| Sopra Steria | Sue-Ellen Wright | Managing Director, Defence & Security |
| Thales | Steve Murray | VP Strategy & Marketing |
Defence & Security SME Forum
| Defence & Security SME Forum Chair | Company Role | Company |
| Graham Booth | CEO | 2iC |
| Defence & Security SME Forum Vice Chair | Company Role | Company |
| Andrew Dixon | Managing Director | SVGC |
Defence Commercial Business Forum
| Defence Commercial Business Forum Chair | Company Role | Company |
| Ann Ibbotson | Head of Commercial | L3 Harris |
| Defence Commercial Business Forum Vice Chair | Company Role | Company |
| Sue Elderfield | Commercial Director | QinetiQ |
Defence Research & Technology Forum
| Defence Research & Technology Forum Chair | Company Role | Company |
| Matthew Albans | Technical Director | L3 Harris |
| Defence Research & Technology Forum Vice Chair | Company Role | Company |
| Stephanie Eden | Technology, Development and Innovation Manager | Airbus Defence & Space |
Information Superiority Forum
| Information Superiority Forum Chair | Company Role | Company |
| Nick Hartley | Business Development Director, Defence | Leidos |
| Information Superiority Forum Vice Chairs | Company Role | Company |
| Chris Lewis | Head of Future Business Defence Equipment Land Centre |
Babcock |
| John Philliban |
Strategy & Political Affairs Director, Space, Defence & Intelligence |
CGI |
Fred Sugden
Fred Sugden
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
Tracy Modha
Tracy Modha
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:
- [email protected]
- 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
