Overview:
Dstl’s Chief Executive will outline Dstl’s new strategy (2023-2025) and guiding principles which commit to more work being done in partnership with industry. Paul Hollinshead will talk about Dstl’s strategic priorities, challenges and opportunities, and discuss how Dstl and industry can work better together to leverage the expertise across the defence ecosystem and with Technology companies that can offer something unique to defence.
Agenda:
- Intro / Welcome - techUK
- Briefing from Dr Paul Hollinshead MBA OBE, Dstl Chief Executive on Dstl's New Strategy 2023-2025
- Q&A - Wider Audience
- Session Closes
- Networking
Biography of Dr Paul Hollinshead MBA OBE:
Paul joined the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) as Chief Executive in February 2022, having led complex, large science and technology programmes in the defence and civil sector for more than 20 years. With direct line management responsibility for members of the Executive team, Paul leads Dstl as an Executive Agency, delivering value-for-money science and technology-based support and advice to customers. This includes getting the best out of suppliers and partners, and balancing short-term delivery with long-term capability.
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
Jeremy Wimble
Jeremy Wimble
Jeremy manages techUK's defence programme, helping the UK's defence technology sector align itself with the Ministry of Defence - including the National Armaments Directorate (NAD), UK Defence Innovation (UKDI) and Frontline Commands - through a broad range of activities including policy consultation, private briefings and early market engagement. The Programme 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:
- [email protected]
- LinkedIn:
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremy-wimble-89183482/
