Bruce Hedley Mbe Email & Phone Number

Cheltenham, England, United Kingdom

2nABLE delivers a mental practice software application (the “App”) and an integral cognitive acceleration programme (the “CAP”) to trainees through their mobile device. These elements, when combined, have created a solution enabling pilots to achieve 70% of the benefit of a flight without even leaving their seat. 2nABLE focuses on individual learning for the benefit of the organisation helping deliver the next generation of pilots. Training is meaningless without learning and 2nABLE help… Show more 2nABLE delivers a mental practice software application (the “App”) and an integral cognitive acceleration programme (the “CAP”) to trainees through their mobile device. These elements, when combined, have created a solution enabling pilots to achieve 70% of the benefit of a flight without even leaving their seat. 2nABLE focuses on individual learning for the benefit of the organisation helping deliver the next generation of pilots. Training is meaningless without learning and 2nABLE help trainees understand how to optimally conduct mental practice to enhance their learning. Through 1:1 coaching, surveys and data analysis the trainee comes to understand how they learn. With personal commitment to self-paced distributed learning the 2nABLE system helps maximise training through more effective learning increasing the capability of the trainee. Show less

Cheltenham, England, United Kingdom

2nABLE Ltd. prides itself on one-on-one transformational strategic leadership support to devise an innovative strategy to deliver growth. Through a strategic assessment of the environment, opportunity and company structure various strategic implementation options are presented. Through risk assessment criteria a measured approach and delivery plan can be devised often operating to tight deadlines.

Cheltenham, England, United Kingdom

Bruce helps lead and drive the business forward at an exciting time for BAR, its clients and the markets they serve. With experience and expertise he understands the part innovation plays in delivering strategic value across an ecosystem.

Gloucestershire

Key member for RAF senior leadership team.

London, United Kingdom

Responsible for the development, exercising, evaluation and assurance of the Joint Force, which coordinates the Army, Navy, RAF, space, cyber and information, against current and future threats. Through analysis of the threat and coalition capability he offset national deficiency with increasingly effective ways of warfare. Where experimentation and transfer of novel approaches and capabilities leave coalition forces with excessive risk, he set a requirement for capability development, with… Show more Responsible for the development, exercising, evaluation and assurance of the Joint Force, which coordinates the Army, Navy, RAF, space, cyber and information, against current and future threats. Through analysis of the threat and coalition capability he offset national deficiency with increasingly effective ways of warfare. Where experimentation and transfer of novel approaches and capabilities leave coalition forces with excessive risk, he set a requirement for capability development, with much of the work concentrated on how the Joint Force will integrate most effectively. He shaped the Future Force Concept with cyber and space as separate domains to Sea, Land and Air, binding them together with information to achieve influence with integration of Other Government Departments, the Intelligence services and coalition members. He progressed the Joint Expeditionary Force and Combined Joint Expeditionary Force to full operating capability, whilst working bilaterally with US and NATO colleagues. Integral to Defence’s enhanced effectiveness has been the utilisation of operational lessons and the challenge function. In particular, his evaluation of Op SHADER and a resurgent Russia have influenced the development of operational exercises and warfare. In 2018 he was the leader and delivering officer of Exercise Saif Sareea 3 in Oman involving 80,000 troops. This was the largest UK exercise for 17 years. Show less

Lincoln, United Kingdom

Responsible for maximising the use of Air and Space Power, he led the creation of an Information Warfare Division, delivery of the cyber strategy for the RAF and, as Head of Air Intelligence, redistribution of RAF manpower to enhance the output of the largest 5-Eyes intelligence hub in the world. He led all aspects of Air Test and Evaluation, including Empire Test Pilot School and the introduction of the F-35. He ran the Weapons Employment, Instructor and Tactics Courses, and initiated a… Show more Responsible for maximising the use of Air and Space Power, he led the creation of an Information Warfare Division, delivery of the cyber strategy for the RAF and, as Head of Air Intelligence, redistribution of RAF manpower to enhance the output of the largest 5-Eyes intelligence hub in the world. He led all aspects of Air Test and Evaluation, including Empire Test Pilot School and the introduction of the F-35. He ran the Weapons Employment, Instructor and Tactics Courses, and initiated a bilateral relationship with Australia to complement the existing work with the US, in particular on Ex RED FLAG. Through integrated mission support he worked with the other Services to optimise support for operations. Show less

Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan

He conducted ground reconnaissance as SO1 Har Ops for Op TELIC, Iraq, returning for a one-year deployment, plus workup for Op HERRICK as the COMSTRAT Dir and Dep Force Effects Coordinator of II Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward) in Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan. Through logic and influence he instigated a restructuring of II MEF HQ organisation which saw a 20-fold increase in his supporting staff, and a battle rhythm which was now driven by the narrative of what needed to be achieved. He… Show more He conducted ground reconnaissance as SO1 Har Ops for Op TELIC, Iraq, returning for a one-year deployment, plus workup for Op HERRICK as the COMSTRAT Dir and Dep Force Effects Coordinator of II Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward) in Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan. Through logic and influence he instigated a restructuring of II MEF HQ organisation which saw a 20-fold increase in his supporting staff, and a battle rhythm which was now driven by the narrative of what needed to be achieved. He reported directly to the 2* Commander and combined the impact of COMSTRAT and effects-based targeting to increase coalition support to Afghanistan National Security Force. Show less

Raf Valley, Anglesey

He managed the fast jet training pipeline and accommodated the Search and Rescue Force Headquarters while introducing the Hawk TMk2 and a new fast jet flying training system, leading over 2000 personnel including 900 contracted staff. Significantly, he conceptualised and led the opening of a new training facility by Her Majesty the Queen and His Royal Highness Prince Phillip while His Royal Highness Prince William served at RAF Valley.

London, United Kingdom

Working directly to CDS he supported the political military interface on all Defence matters. With special attention to Afghanistan he coordinated all aspects of preparing CDS for his command of operations, making multiple visits to theatre. He prepared supporting staff work for the Defence Board, Gang of 4, Chiefs’ of Staff (Informal), National Security Council, House of Commons Defence Committee, all meetings involving CDS, up to Top Secret (Strap) classification, and for speeches and all… Show more Working directly to CDS he supported the political military interface on all Defence matters. With special attention to Afghanistan he coordinated all aspects of preparing CDS for his command of operations, making multiple visits to theatre. He prepared supporting staff work for the Defence Board, Gang of 4, Chiefs’ of Staff (Informal), National Security Council, House of Commons Defence Committee, all meetings involving CDS, up to Top Secret (Strap) classification, and for speeches and all media engagements, while accompanying CDS on the majority of overseas visits. Show less

Raf Cottesmore

He has amassed over 3000 fast jet flying hours, primarily flying the Harrier GR3/5/7 and AV8B, completing 5 front line Harrier tours supporting Ops WARDEN over Northern Iraq, DELIBERATE FORCE over Bosnia, BOLTON and SOUTHERN WATCH over Southern Iraq from HMS Illustrious and HERRICK, Afghanistan. He Commanded 3(F) Squadron Harriers, leading to the transition of colours to the Typhoon and the formation of 800 Naval Air Squadron with GR7A. He introduced the new engine and re-established night… Show more He has amassed over 3000 fast jet flying hours, primarily flying the Harrier GR3/5/7 and AV8B, completing 5 front line Harrier tours supporting Ops WARDEN over Northern Iraq, DELIBERATE FORCE over Bosnia, BOLTON and SOUTHERN WATCH over Southern Iraq from HMS Illustrious and HERRICK, Afghanistan. He Commanded 3(F) Squadron Harriers, leading to the transition of colours to the Typhoon and the formation of 800 Naval Air Squadron with GR7A. He introduced the new engine and re-established night carrier qualification from the aircraft carrier. He led the first RAF fast jet deployment to Afghanistan for Operation HERRICK and returned there twice while in command. Show less

International Security

Activities and Societies: UK Pinnacle focuses on the 2* level, it is a five day course run once per year and is restricted to a total.

Higher Staff Command College, Very Good

Master Of Arts - Ma, Defence Studies, Merit

This was through Defence Staff College, of which I graduated in the top 10% and did an optional MA.