A senior sourcing and supply chain leader, able to operate in complex matrix organisations, along with greenfield and new start-ups to deliver significant business benefits. Category experience running teams and delivering benefits across IT, Non-IT and Outsourcing.

Giles Ambrose is an Engineering, Technology and Strategy Director with more than 18 years of experience across the UK defence sector. Having held leadership positions within BAE Systems and Babcock International, he has worked on submarine, warship and weapons programmes across the product lifecycle. His expertise spans engineering leadership, technology strategy, systems integration, capability development, and defence programme delivery. Giles combines deep technical knowledge with strategic business insight to drive innovation, organisational performance, and the successful delivery of complex defence capabilities.

As Senior Vice President, I am part of the Airbus UK Executive Leadership team. Based in London, I lead the company’s external engagement and strategy in the UK and work closely with the Global Executive Committee. I do this for all parts of Airbus UK (Commercial; Defence and Space; and Helicopters) which employs around 12,000 people across 25 British sites.