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OUR SENIOR LEADERSHIP TEAM

Emily Ward - Chair

Mike Scanlon - Chief Executive Officer

Mike Scanlon - Chief Executive Officer

Working with key prime UK MOD suppliers, Emily has developed and lead proven campaign strategies providing valuable capture and programme management capabilities across a range of Defence and Space organisations.

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Mike Scanlon - Chief Executive Officer

Mike Scanlon - Chief Executive Officer

Mike Scanlon - Chief Executive Officer

With over 10 years consulting in Defence and Central Government, Mike supports both Primes and SMEs in developing and executing Defence strategy and campaigns, leading on key stakeholder engagement and business development.

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Harry Obeney - Chief Operating Officer

Mike Scanlon - Chief Executive Officer

Harry Obeney - Chief Operating Officer

Harry excels in operational efficiency for all types of organisation, as well as developing and integrating Shipley-guided 'win business' processes.  He is also an experienced advisor for Social Value strategy, solutions and management.

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Gary Scanlon - Founder & Director

Mike Scanlon - Chief Executive Officer

Harry Obeney - Chief Operating Officer

As Major Deals Lead for BT Defence and Consultant for over 25 years, Gary has a deep rooted understanding and win record of  Major Deals across defence, with experience in fixed networks and Defence Digital.

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Scott 'Boomer' Child - Chief Commercial Officer

Simon 'Spats' Paterson - Business Development Lead

Scott 'Boomer' Child - Chief Commercial Officer

Leads compliance, finance, policy, standards, contracts and regulatory activity. Brings 25+ years of global industry and commercial experience across complex, highly regulated international environments.

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Beth Francis - Head of Finance

Simon 'Spats' Paterson - Business Development Lead

Scott 'Boomer' Child - Chief Commercial Officer

  15+ years experience across operations, administration and finance, with a strong focus on driving business performance and efficiencies. Beth manages and optimises corporate finance and processes.

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Tim Smith - Service Delivery Lead

Simon 'Spats' Paterson - Business Development Lead

Simon 'Spats' Paterson - Business Development Lead

A campaign, capture and bid expert, who has worked with companies ranging from SMEs to some of the UK's largest suppliers to UK Ministry of Defence. Tim crafts our expertly delivered services to ensure quality and clarity.

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Simon 'Spats' Paterson - Business Development Lead

Simon 'Spats' Paterson - Business Development Lead

Simon 'Spats' Paterson - Business Development Lead

Ex-RAF (25yrs) in many roles including front line Chinook pilot, Military Assistant to the Equipment Plan 3* Owner and Station Commander at RAF Benson. Spats has accumulated over 7 years of experience leading Business Development for some of the UK MODs key suppliers.  

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