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World Mobile GroupHead of Aerial Platforms
Mar. 2022Dubai, United Arab EmiratesI am responsible for the delivery of aerial platforms to support World Mobile’s vision to Connect the Unconnected. These include Lighter-Than-Air systems (aerostats, airships and high altitude assisted balloons), as well as fixed and rotary wing drones. I advise the executive leadership on aerostat, airship and drone strategy. I recently deployed Africa's first commercial telecommunications aerostat in Western Mozambique. I lead World Mobile’s participation in the HAPS Alliance.
Emerald Solutions GroupChief of Staff
Aug. 2020 - Dec. 2023Dubai, United Arab EmiratesAs Chief of Staff I advised the Board and senior management of Emerald, working alongside the CEO and Group Managing Director to support and assist in the implementation of strategy on all aspects of the management of the Company. I supported the development of new verticals. I supported senior management and participated in Business Development activities. I was the Quality Manager and headed up compliance matters.
Licensed FreelancerActor, Voice Artist, MC, & Copywriter
Aug. 2018Dubai, United Arab EmiratesIn parallel with my other activities, I am gradually developing my acting career. I am currently doing an increasing amount of freelance work in many disciplines, including acting, voice work (including voice overs and also some singing!), working as a Master of Ceremonies, writing copy for brochures and online courses, and presenting online educational courses to camera.
Prince Sultan Advanced Tech. Research InstituteProgram Manager
Jan. 2015 - Sep. 2016Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi ArabiaPSATRI's Subject Matter Expert for Lighter-Than-Air (LTA) Systems and Program Manager for those programs utilising LTA platforms. Also supported the Transition Committee, advising on the transition from PSATRI to the then newly chartered Prince Sultan Centre for Defense Studies and Research.
Airships Arabia DWC-LLCFounder
Sep. 2014 - Apr. 2020Dubai, United Arab EmiratesAirships Arabia aimed ultimately to create a regional airship operations, maintenance, repair, overhaul, & crew training enterprise with a focus on hybrid airships, as they became available from manufacturers, following type certification. In the meantime, the business focused on supporting conventional airships and aerostats in the UAE and providing related advice and consulting services to interested parties across the region. Airships Arabia aimed to serve the needs of end users & beneficiaries across the Middle East, as well as providing technical support to independent owners & operators of both conventional & hybrid airships in this region. Unable to raise the funds required to reach first revenue, I ceased all activity on this as the COVID-19 pandemic began to emerge.
Matrix Management ConsultingAssociate Director - Corporate Strategy
Aug. 2014 - Oct. 2016Abu Dhabi, United Arab EmiratesMatrix was a specialised management consulting and research firm based in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The Company was focused on the delivery of culturally sensitive business governance and operational advice and assistance. My role was to work closely with the founding team to develop Company strategy, to build the Company's team of global experts, to prepare and deliver new client proposals, and to use my expertise to support the preparation and delivery of advice and research output for our clients.
ADASIProgram Manager
Dec. 2007 - Jan. 2014Abu DhabiAbu Dhabi Autonomous Systems Investment, LLC (ADASI) was at the time a subsidiary of Tawazun, one of the Abu Dhabi Government's investment entities. It managed the procurement & development of unmanned systems for the UAE, working with partners to deliver new autonomous systems and developing a comprehensive autonomous systems capability for the UAE. I managed the Company's Lighter-Than-Air and maritime programs & also was part of its sales, marketing & business development team.
Information Systems LaboratoriesDirector of Operations, Middle East
Mar. 2005 - Sep. 2007Huntsville Alabama, Port of Spain Trinidad & Abu Dhabi UAEUnder a consulting contract throughout, I started out as a PM for US Government programs. then moved to Business Development & Operations Manager based in the Caribbean. Subsequently transitioned to Regional Manager for all aspects of business operations for ISL BOSCH Aerospace in the Middle East.
DMT, LLC (Detection Monitoring Technologies)Country Manager, Iraq
Aug. 2004 - Mar. 2005IraqManaged a small team conducting Aerostat operations in support of the US Marine Corps in Iraq during the war & the transition to peacetime counter-insurgency operations. Responsible for all aspects of field operations, including personnel, security, equipment management, logistics & customer liaison.
Charles Ross Associates LtdManaging Director
Sep. 2002 - Aug. 2005UK based Global businessThis company provided business & technology consulting services on a wide range of topics to the defence, aerospace, security & entertainment industries, including the Boeing Company, EADS (now Airbus) & others. In addition to specializing in the development, production & operation of Lighter-Than-Air vehicles & related technologies, advice was given to theme park developers & member companies of the Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) on the utlization of military technologies for entertainment & leisure applications. The Company also provided an outsourcing & management service for independent specialized engineers to support large aerospace companies, including the Boeing Company.
CargoLifter AGHead of Strategic Planning
Mar. 1998 - Jul. 2002Berlin, GermanyEarly participant in start-up. Helped develop technology & business strategy. Led the team tasked with writing the Business Plan. Responsibilities included management of the group's relationships with governments, the military, the aerospace and Lighter-Than-Air industries & the United Nations Organisation. Also spent 6 months managing an engineering team as an interim post holder. Member of the Company's "Management Team".
The British ArmyMajor, Grenadier Guards
Jan. 1978 - Mar. 1998Global postings20 year military career. Experience in 10 countries which included Royal Guards in London, liaison with visiting foreign dignitaries & their staffs, counter terrorist operations in Northern Ireland & elsewhere, an exchange tour with the Australian Army, & 7 years as the CT/SF aerospace equipment expert in the Ministry of Defence.
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