An adept diplomat with recent experience in Africa and the Middle East, engaging successfully with multi-lateral organisations and at Ministerial level. Prior to this, a commissioned career as an engineering officer in the Army embedded a broad set of skills as a flexible and resourceful senior leader. This includes delivering results both in high tempo, rapidly changing operational environments and for more complex, long-term projects. Experienced from the tactical to strategic levels and keen to attack and resolve the toughest issues. Well-practised in leading large military, civilian and mixed-competency teams. Additional competencies gained during a variety of senior appointments include finance, commercial and procurement experience to complement those in future planning, operational delivery, team leadership and programme/project management.
Drone Major Group
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Program ManagerDrone Major Group Jul 2024 - PresentLondon Area, United Kingdom
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Defence Attaché And Uk Diplomat, LebanonHm Forces And British Embassy Beirut Apr 2021 - Jul 2024Beirut, LebanonAdvisor to HM Ambassador and British Embassy. Liaison with and delivery of support to Lebanese Ministry of Defence and Armed Forces
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Uk'S Military Liaison Officer To The African UnionBritish Embassy Ethiopia Aug 2018 - Aug 2020Addis Ababa, EthiopiaSeeking opportunities to build UK's Defence relationship with the African Union's Peace and Security department. Building relationships across the AU and key regional multi-lateral organisations, such as ECOWAS. Delivery of training to AU staff and steering UK support to African peace-keeping nations.
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Defence Attaché And Uk Diplomat, SudanBritish Embassy Sudan Aug 2016 - Aug 2018Khartoum, The SudanEngaged with Sudanese Armed Forces and Ministry of Defence to promote and build compliance with Human Rights and International Humanitarian Law. Encouraged normalisation through relationship building with UK military.
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Student, Arabic LanguageDefence Centre For Languages And Culture, Defence Academy Jan 2015 - Dec 2015Shrivenham, WiltshireArabic language student, completing Level 1 course (colloquial Arabic, Omani dialect) between Jan-Apr 15, then progressing to Level 2 studies (Modern Standard Arabic) between Apr-Dec 15. Promoted Lt Col with effect Jun 15.
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So2 (B And C Vehicles), Capability Development BranchArmy Hq Jun 2014 - Dec 2014Army Hq, AndoverReturn to previous appointment. Development of future REME capabilities, focussing on the wheeled vehicles operated by the Corps, and integration of all such capabilities across the other cap badge capability directorates and other internal projects. Ensure cross DLOD coherence and effective delivery of REME capabilities.
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Military Assistant To The Senior British Military Advisor, Us Central CommandUs Central Command Aug 2013 - Jun 2014Florida, UsaMA to the UK 2* who, as Senior British Military Advisor, represents UK views in the planning and execution of Joint operations in the CENTCOM area of operations, ie the larger Middle East region. This includes the efficient planning of his time, preparation of briefs and workload, liaison with key senior US and UK appointments and representing his views. MA also delivers coordination and focus for the UK SO1s embedded in CENTCOM in delivering tailored advise and feedback to the 2*.
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So2B (B And C Vehicles), Capability Development BranchCapability Directorate Css Dec 2012 - Aug 2013Army HqDevelopment of future REME capabilities, focussing on the wheeled vehicles operated by the Corps, and integration of all such capabilities across the other cap badge capability directorates and other internal projects. Ensure cross DLOD coherence and effective delivery of REME capabilities.
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Officer Commanding 9 Armoured Company4 Close Support Battalion Reme Jun 2010 - Dec 2012Commanded and led a mobile workshop organisation of around 100 tradesmen, including their training, welfare, discipline and career management issues, on operations and in the home base. Delivered a guaranteed quality of competent task delivery at all levels. Established the battalion in Canada in order to activate the lean rehabilitation of over 1000 vehicles ready for the training season. Prepared and then deployed the Company to Canada, providing equipment support to the battle group as it exercised in a remote training area. Prepared and then deployed the Company to Afghanistan for a 6 month tour of duty.
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So2 Training PolicyUk Ministry Of Defence Aug 2008 - Jun 2010Hq Deme(A)Developed training policies applicable to officers and soldiers serving in REME. Evaluated and implemented the effects of external policy decisions, coordinating subsequent implementation. Tackled stand-alone projects including a review of the artificer trade groups. Programme managed the reviews of all other trade groups. -
Officer Commanding Of The Workshop17 Port And Maritime Regiment Rlc 2006 - 2008Marchwood, SouthamptonAdvise the Commanding Officer on his equipment availability, thereby delivering him the maximum resource availability to generate options and meet his mission. Plan and deliver all equipment support to a busy maritime logistics regiment and military port. Direct resource effort across a large multi-discipline team to meet changing priorities, including use of external, third party agencies. Responsible for training, welfare, discipline and career management issues for a workshop of 61 military and 31 civilian tradesmen. Career manager for the Shipwright trade group, growing and developing the capability, including an Army-wide communication strategy to improve recruiting and retention.
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Eme Alanbrooke Barracks2Rgj/2Li 1996 - 1998Maintenance fleet manager for around 100 armoured vehicles, 100 wheeled vehicles and ancillary equipment. Responsible for training, welfare, discipline and career management issues for a workshop of 70 military tradesmen. Lead and coordinate trade effort across a large multi-disciplinary team.
Lee Saunders Education Details
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Applied Physics With Electronics -
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Rmcs ShrivenhamDefence Technology
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