The Royal College of Defence Studies (RCDS) is the senior college of the Defence Academy of the United Kingdom. It provides the capstone to the strategic education of those officers of the Armed Forces and equivalent civil servants who have the potential to reach the highest ranks and who must therefore understand and be comfortable working at the strategic level in a cross-government and international environment. The course develops strategic understanding and the capacity for… Show more The Royal College of Defence Studies (RCDS) is the senior college of the Defence Academy of the United Kingdom. It provides the capstone to the strategic education of those officers of the Armed Forces and equivalent civil servants who have the potential to reach the highest ranks and who must therefore understand and be comfortable working at the strategic level in a cross-government and international environment. The course develops strategic understanding and the capacity for strategic thinking through rigorous analysis of the international security agenda; the levers that provide for security, stability and prosperity and the key tenets of leadership at the national strategic level. Show less

Board-level position, responsible for UK Government delivery of multi-£bn Defence programmes. Accountable to Saudi customer and UK government for assured performance of Prime Contractor.

Senior airman and command group member; responsible to the Commander Allied Rapid Reaction Corps for the delivery of air and aviation effects and the development of doctrine, tactics and capability.