DE&S CEO joins Women in Defence UK Strategic Advisory Board

DE&S CEO Andy Start has joined the Women In Defence UK Strategic Advisory Board.

Women in Defence UK is an independent not-for-profit organisation, which connects over 15,000 people committed to accelerating gender equity from across the UK defence sector.

The organisation’s mission is to see at least 30 percent of defence roles held by women, and partnerships with key defence organisations, including DE&S, are pivotal to this.

Angela Owen OBE, founder of Women in Defence UK, explained why they invited Andy to join: “Andy’s passion for equity, diversity and inclusion shines through in what he says and, importantly, what he does. Truly ‘Deeds not Words’ in action. His advice and wisdom will complement the existing board members and strengthen our drive towards gender equity in defence.”

Responding to the announcement, Andy said: “I’m immensely proud to be joining the Women in Defence UK Strategic Advisory Board. Their unwavering dedication to promoting gender equity is inspiring. We have made huge strides and achieved a great deal, but there is still a long way to go. Together we will make a difference. I am thrilled to be part of this dynamic team and to contribute to effecting real change in the defence sector.”