Mark Simpkins Email & Phone Number

United Kingdom

United Kingdom

In February 2016 I was asked to lead our Corporate Group Business Development activities in the Middle East, performing the role of Acting Regional Managing Director Middle East, reporting to the BAE Systems Group Business Development MD. In this acting role I was responsible for Bahrain, Iraq, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, UAE and Pakistan, resident and operating.

United Kingdom

In early 2013 I was recalled to India to head the BAE Systems Indian Operation, based in New Delhi. Reporting to the Regional MD for South East Asia & India located in Malaysia. As Head of the India Operation, I was responsibility for a prospect portfolio of c$10Bn and staff head count of c100. In this role I also reported to our Indian Chairman. Further.

UAE

Resident Abu Dhabi, reporting to the Land & Armaments (L&A) International Business Development Director of our USA Inc Business, BAE Systems L&A headquartered in Washington DC. Managed a diverse international team of four directors responsible for all Market Creation work for L&A, in the Gulf, Africa, Egypt, Afghanistan, Iraq, Jordon, Pakistan and India..

India

• Resident in India New Delhi, reporting to the BAE Systems Regional MD East & President India (who reported respectively into the BAE Systems Group Marketing Director and Managing Director International Operating Group).
• Provided marketing and sales support assistance to BAE Systems business units globally. Responsible for c£9bn of prospects across multiple sectors.

Saudi Arabia

Resident in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, reporting to the BAE Systems Regional MD East, and the in country Executive Vice President Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (BAE Systems Customer Support & Solutions Group). Responsible for all BAE Systems direct sales activities within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (i.e. contracts outside of the British Government to Saudi.

Bahrain

Reporting to the Regional MD East, responsible for all BAE Systems activities within the Kingdom of Bahrain.

Worldwide

• 1999 – 2003: BAE Systems Defence Systems Ltd / Alenia, Marconi Systems Limited (AMS), Egypt & Chile - Commercial & Marketing Executive.
• 1998 – 1999: Siemens Power Control Systems (Minneapolis, USA) - Divisional Commercial / Financial Controller – resident Minneapolis St Paul USA managing a team of 20 personnel.
• 1996 – 1998: Siemens Plessey Defence Systems Ltd, General Manager Chessington, Surrey Site, responsible for 200 personnel, including responsibility for Marketing & Commercial including Agency / Advisor management, and.
• 1987 – 1996: Siemens Plessey Electronic Systems Ltd (Chessington, Surrey) - Commercial Director.
• 1983 – 1987: British Aerospace Space and Communications Division (Bristol) – Estimator.
• 1982 – 1983: Electronic Technician – Test Engineer, Arab Dynamics Cairo Egypt (British Aerospace JV).