Andy Start

Defence Executive & Former UK National Armaments Director

Andy Start recently retired after 37 years in UK defence, having served most recently as the 4* UK National Armaments Director and a member of the UK Defence Board & Executive Committee. Recruited for his track record of delivering strategic change and organisational performance, he was responsible for restructuring the UK’s defence acquisition organisation (DE&S) before uniting DE&S, the Defence Infrastructure Organisation, Dstl and Defence Digital to deliver greater capability and innovation for the UK Armed Forces.

Trained as an engineer, Andy began his career designing and managing military satellite programmes before going on to lead multiple major aerospace, defence and technology businesses — including roles as: CEO of Capita Public Service; President of Inmarsat Global Government; President of Harris Tactical Radio; and MD of BAE Systems Defence Avionics.

Andy is currently building a portfolio career which includes part time study for a PhD in Defence Industry Structure and Competitiveness at King's College London. He is the Honorary Colonel of 106th (Yeomanry) Regiment Royal Artillery, and on the advisory board of Women in Defence.

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