Shane is a Senior Advisor known for his strategic thinking and transformative impact on clients. With an impressive tenure as Head of Strategy at Babcock International, he led a groundbreaking campaign that successfully launched the company into the space sector via securing a £400m contract.

Before this, Shane was an in-house strategist at BAE Systems, where he initiated the Type 45 replacement programme, cementing BAE's role as a pivotal player in the UK Government's strategic plans for UK air defence. His unparalleled expertise in strategy development, campaign management, and pipeline expansion makes him an invaluable asset, particularly for businesses entering the defence sector.

Beyond his corporate career, Shane is a graduate of Selwyn College, Cambridge, and a sought-after media commentator known for his insightful analysis on geopolitics and warfare.

Major-General (retired) Jonathan Shaw is a former senior British Army officer with extensive leadership experience in defence and security.

Commissioned into the Parachute Regiment, he served in the Falklands War before rising to command the 2nd Battalion, Parachute Regiment, and later the UK Special Forces, overseeing SAS and SBS operations.

He subsequently led the Multi-National Division (South-East) in Iraq and played a key role in shaping UK defence policy. As Assistant Chief of Defence Staff for International Security Policy, he was the first head of Defence Cyber Security, driving national strategy in this critical domain.

Jonathan is the author of Britain in a Perilous World, an analysis of Whitehall’s strategic decision-making. He now advises governments and industry on defence, security, and cyber issues.

Air-Vice Marshall (retired) Chris is a National Security and Defence strategist with particular expertise in digital transformation, cyber and space. Over a 30+ year RAF career, retiring as Air Vice-Marshal, he commanded forces at all ranks, including leading global IT, cyber, and satellite operations for UK defence.

As Director of Operations at Defence Digital HQ, he oversaw the daily operations of the MOD’s £3 billion annual investment in networks, defensive cyber, and electromagnetic spectrum operations. Recently, Chris was Vice President for Defence & Security at Eutelsat-OneWeb, working with global governments on a revolutionary satellite constellation.

A graduate of the Defence Advanced and Higher Command and Staff Course, he was appointed CBE in the 2020 Queen’s Birthday Honours List and brings exceptional leadership and strategic insight to clients.

Luke is an accomplished global business leader and engineering & technology executive with over 35 years of industrial experience across the Civil Aerospace, Defence, and Power & Industrial sectors. He specializes in helping clients achieve business success through innovative solutions, strategic collaboration, and cutting-edge technology.

As an Engineering Director in three UK FTSE-100 companies (BAE Systems, Rolls-Royce, and Weir Group), Luke has led global functions of up to 8,000 professionals, successfully delivering critical commercial and national programmes. His extensive experience enables him to provide invaluable guidance to clients navigating complex industrial landscapes.

Luke is dedicated to fostering business growth through inclusive leadership, driving innovation, and creating collaborative environments that empower teams to excel. His passion and expertise make him a trusted partner for clients aiming to achieve outstanding results.

Keith is a Defence and Security expert with over 42 years of experience in military platform integration.

As a Global Engineering Fellow at a leading defence company, he led international standardisation committees, achieved industry firsts, and authored specialist texts on Aircraft Systems Integration. Keith holds several patents and has played a key role in early life-cycle activities across UK and European industries.

Recently, he has provided thought leadership on advanced weapons integration for airborne and maritime platforms and supported the UK Government’s hypersonic weapons programmes.

His ability to navigate the complexities of integrating cutting-edge systems makes him a vital asset in delivering strategic advisory to clients with technical products or services.

Will is a former Chief Executive of Babcock's multi-billion-pound Marine sector with nearly 30 years of industrial expertise. He has an impressive track record in various leadership roles, including Engineering Director, Programme Director, Business Development Director, and Managing Director at both Rolls-Royce (Commercial & Defence) and Babcock.

As Marine CEO at Babcock, Will drove substantial international growth and transformation within the Marine Sector and contributed significantly to the Group Executive Committee. His broad international experience was further enriched by leading the Rolls-Royce Asia Pacific Marine business from Tokyo for three years.

Will excels in driving performance through people, culture, and leadership, consistently delivering outstanding results for clients.