Peter Rogers (pictured), chief executive of Babcock plc becomes the new A|D|S president while new sector vice-presidents are: vice president, aerospace – Marcus Bryson, Chief Executive of GKN Aerospace; vice president, defence – Dr Sandy Wilson, president and managing director of General Dynamics UK; vice-president, security – Stephen Phipson CBE, president of Smiths Detection Group; vice-president, space – Richard Peckham, business development director of EADS Astrium.
“Our four sectors employ over half a million people across the whole country and we are a crucial contributor to the Government's ambitious plans for the UK to earn its way in the world through strong exports,” stated Ian Godden, chairman of A|D|S. “I am pleased to welcome Peter and his vice-presidents into their roles to lead more than 900 member companies as we seek to fulfil this ambition and expand their interests in UK target markets in countries such as Brazil, China, India and Russia to complement our successes in North America, Europe and Japan.
“I thank our members for taking part in elections to choose them. A|D|S is fortunate to be able to obtain guidance and direction from such accomplished industry figures. The whole of A|D|S looks forward to working with them during 2011 and beyond to serve our entire membership - regardless of company size - from each of the four sectors that we represent while continuously improving the services that we provide for them.”
These appointments were confirmed by the A|D|S ruling Council on Friday 19th November and all will take up their roles for 2011 with effect from 1 January. Further elected appointments to Council for 2011 were also made and these will be communicated in due course.
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