Jeremy Nash
CEO, Centerprose International
Session - Centerprise Update
Before joining Centerprise International, Jeremy dedicated 24 years of service to the Royal Air Force (RAF) as a Communications Engineering Officer. Upon leaving the RAF in 2010, he went on to join Hewlett Packard Enterprise Services, where he held several senior appointments within the ATLAS Consortium, working on the Ministry of Defence’s Defence Information and Infrastructure Programme. Jeremy joined Centerprise International in 2013 and took his seat on the Board of Directors in 2015. In September 2017, he was named CEO and has held the position ever since. Jeremy is married to Shan, and they have three sons, Christopher, Andrew, and Toby. Jeremy enjoys most sports but is particularly keen on rugby, football, and golf. He and the family enjoy skiing together, although he is undoubtedly the least talented among them all.
Before joining Centerprise International, Jeremy dedicated 24 years of service to the Royal Air Force (RAF) as a Communications Engineering Officer. Upon leaving the RAF in 2010, he went on to join Hewlett Packard Enterprise Services, where he held several senior appointments within the ATLAS Consortium, working on the Ministry of Defence’s Defence Information and Infrastructure Programme. Jeremy joined Centerprise International in 2013 and took his seat on the Board of Directors in 2015. In September 2017, he was named CEO and has held the position ever since. Jeremy is married to Shan, and they have three sons, Christopher, Andrew, and Toby. Jeremy enjoys most sports but is particularly keen on rugby, football, and golf. He and the family enjoy skiing together, although he is undoubtedly the least talented among them all.
Mark Brady
Director Defence and Security, Centerprise International
Session - Welcome and Introduction/Focus
Mark is an experienced senior leader with over 34 years of service in the Royal Air Force behind him. A senior engineering manager and chartered engineer, he has expertise in project and programme management and thrives in challenging environments, delivering outstanding results. He has an extensive background in delivering IT worldwide, ranging from small, specialised networks to pan-departmental programmes with Ministerial visibility, providing strategic direction to large delivery organisations and delivering successful change in the operations space. As Director of Defence and Security, Mark has used his in-depth knowledge of the Defence sector to continually improve how Centerprise International deliver a second-to-none service to their customers. This has seen Centerprise International grow and improve our reach and reputation across all areas of the Ministry of Defence.
Mark is an experienced senior leader with over 34 years of service in the Royal Air Force behind him. A senior engineering manager and chartered engineer, he has expertise in project and programme management and thrives in challenging environments, delivering outstanding results. He has an extensive background in delivering IT worldwide, ranging from small, specialised networks to pan-departmental programmes with Ministerial visibility, providing strategic direction to large delivery organisations and delivering successful change in the operations space. As Director of Defence and Security, Mark has used his in-depth knowledge of the Defence sector to continually improve how Centerprise International deliver a second-to-none service to their customers. This has seen Centerprise International grow and improve our reach and reputation across all areas of the Ministry of Defence.
Russell Macdonald
Chief Technologist, HPE
Adopting AI at pace and scale from edge-to-cloud for mission advantage
Russell Macdonald is Chief Technologist for Hewlett Packard Enterprise Hybrid Solutions and focuses on digital transformation, hybrid strategy and IT sustainability. Russell is a highly experienced consultant, having worked in the industry for over 35 years. Since 2010, he has specialised in cloud native technologies. He was a multi award-winning Google Cloud consulting partner and held a global role with Amazon Web Services before joining HPE. Russell has served as Vice-Chair of TechUK’s Central Government Council, HPE’s ESG Council and as a member of the BCS Green IT Specialist Group. He is a member of BCS the Chartered Institute for IT (MBCS), a member of the Institute for Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability (MICRS), and a Fellow of the Royal Society for Arts, Manufacturing and Commerce (FRSA).
Russell Macdonald is Chief Technologist for Hewlett Packard Enterprise Hybrid Solutions and focuses on digital transformation, hybrid strategy and IT sustainability. Russell is a highly experienced consultant, having worked in the industry for over 35 years. Since 2010, he has specialised in cloud native technologies. He was a multi award-winning Google Cloud consulting partner and held a global role with Amazon Web Services before joining HPE. Russell has served as Vice-Chair of TechUK’s Central Government Council, HPE’s ESG Council and as a member of the BCS Green IT Specialist Group. He is a member of BCS the Chartered Institute for IT (MBCS), a member of the Institute for Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability (MICRS), and a Fellow of the Royal Society for Arts, Manufacturing and Commerce (FRSA).
Greg Leonard
Account Executive - Industrial IoT Architecture / Cisco UK Sales
Session - Cisco Industrial Networking in the Deployed Space
Greg Leonard is an Account Executive at Cisco, specialising in Industrial IoT solutions. With over 20 years of experience in technical presales, product management, and operations across the telecommunications and IoT sectors, Greg is passionate about delivering business-driven outcomes for clients.
Greg Leonard is an Account Executive at Cisco, specialising in Industrial IoT solutions. With over 20 years of experience in technical presales, product management, and operations across the telecommunications and IoT sectors, Greg is passionate about delivering business-driven outcomes for clients.
Fraser Corsan
Director of Growth, SNC Mission Systems UK
Effective Collaboration in Defence
Fraser has spent 25 years in Defence having started as an Aerospace Engineer and lead Safety Engineer for the Eurofighter Typhoon program before working across multiple programs from the BBMF to the F35 as the senior account manager for all fixed wing defence programs for QinetiQ. He then ran a Defence Aviation Mission Planning business and deepened his knowledge of emerging digital technologies with particular focus on big data, Analytics and AI across several large IT primes. He remains passionate about Defence and the ability to support the Defence customers with innovation at pace. In his free time he is a fervent rugby supporter and skydiver with over 3000 jumps and holds both European altitude and World speed records.
Fraser has spent 25 years in Defence having started as an Aerospace Engineer and lead Safety Engineer for the Eurofighter Typhoon program before working across multiple programs from the BBMF to the F35 as the senior account manager for all fixed wing defence programs for QinetiQ. He then ran a Defence Aviation Mission Planning business and deepened his knowledge of emerging digital technologies with particular focus on big data, Analytics and AI across several large IT primes. He remains passionate about Defence and the ability to support the Defence customers with innovation at pace. In his free time he is a fervent rugby supporter and skydiver with over 3000 jumps and holds both European altitude and World speed records.
Tim Young
SVP Global Sales & Marketing - CompTech Solutions
Multi-Domain Display
Tim holds a BSc (Hons) from Kings College, University of London. He served in the British Army prior to joining UK Government, DERA, QinetiQ, Cobham PLC, CGI and is now the Senior Vice President for CompTech Solutions LTD. Tim has 37 years’ experience across operational, commercial Defence, High-end Law Enforcement, National Security and Special Forces technology domains. His focus is ISTAR, Unmanned Systems, Secure Communications and Secure Platforms areas.
Tim holds a BSc (Hons) from Kings College, University of London. He served in the British Army prior to joining UK Government, DERA, QinetiQ, Cobham PLC, CGI and is now the Senior Vice President for CompTech Solutions LTD. Tim has 37 years’ experience across operational, commercial Defence, High-end Law Enforcement, National Security and Special Forces technology domains. His focus is ISTAR, Unmanned Systems, Secure Communications and Secure Platforms areas.
Billie Jamieson
LEARN Programme Manager
Seminar 1b - LEARN/DEAN
Billy: Former RAF Engineer, Former MOD Burnham Lecturer, Former OC C4i RAF, Worked for Centerprise for 9 years As Business Development Manager Gary: RAF Engineer 35 years, New role with Centiant as Defence Account Manager
Billy: Former RAF Engineer, Former MOD Burnham Lecturer, Former OC C4i RAF, Worked for Centerprise for 9 years As Business Development Manager Gary: RAF Engineer 35 years, New role with Centiant as Defence Account Manager
Alden Reid
Consulting Sales Engineer, Juniper Networks
Sub-second resiliency in Tactical Networking
Alden has over 20 years working in critical networking infrastructure, getting his start in Combat Comms in the U.S. Air Force. After his military service, he spent another 12 years as a contractor for the U.S. DoD, designing, testing and maintaining different aspects of critical and real-time communications for military customers. Alden now works with U.S. military customers to design and test SD-WAN capabilities for any situation they may need with a majority of work in the tactical environments, going back to his roots in his military service.
Alden has over 20 years working in critical networking infrastructure, getting his start in Combat Comms in the U.S. Air Force. After his military service, he spent another 12 years as a contractor for the U.S. DoD, designing, testing and maintaining different aspects of critical and real-time communications for military customers. Alden now works with U.S. military customers to design and test SD-WAN capabilities for any situation they may need with a majority of work in the tactical environments, going back to his roots in his military service.
Will Hamber
Ericsson Enterprise Wireless
5G private networks for defence.
Will Hamber works with partners and customers across Europe developing the Ericsson private networking business. Will is passionate about the art of the possible this technology now brings for stakeholders to transform process, improve productivity and put control in the hands of the customer.
Will Hamber works with partners and customers across Europe developing the Ericsson private networking business. Will is passionate about the art of the possible this technology now brings for stakeholders to transform process, improve productivity and put control in the hands of the customer.
Nicola Milsom-James
Business Unit Manager , Ci Recycling.
Seminar 3 -ITAD Disposal with Ci Recycling, Adisa Certified, Secure, sustainable with ESG reporting Social Outcomes
Business Unit Manager for Ci Recycling.
Business Unit Manager for Ci Recycling.
Chris Turner
Panasonic
Navigating the Technology Evolution
Peter Thomas
Country Manager, UK & Ireland, Panasonic
Navigating the Technology Evolution
Matt Wroughton
Government, Healthcare and Field Service Manager, Zebra Technology
Seminar 4 -Technology Update
James Thomas
CEO, JET Connectivity
Seminar 4b -5G Pop-Up Networks
James Thomas holds a master’s degree in mechanical engineering from Brunel University (2012) and has held various engineering roles with technical and commercial responsibilities on projects worth up to $1.2 billion. His experience spans major companies such as Ford, Williams F1, Lockheed Martin, Ultra Electronics, and TP Group PLC. In addition to his career roles, James founded and has led JET Engineering Services, a profitable engineering consultancy for the past seven years, serving multiple industries, including maritime. He also founded JET Engineering System Solutions (trading as JET Connectivity), aiming to lead in 5G-connected technologies for environmental, security, and safety benefits in the both the maritime and remote-comms sectors. Under his leadership, JET has secured multiple 5G marine and rural deployment contracts, capitalising on James' extensive network and industry expertise.
James Thomas holds a master’s degree in mechanical engineering from Brunel University (2012) and has held various engineering roles with technical and commercial responsibilities on projects worth up to $1.2 billion. His experience spans major companies such as Ford, Williams F1, Lockheed Martin, Ultra Electronics, and TP Group PLC. In addition to his career roles, James founded and has led JET Engineering Services, a profitable engineering consultancy for the past seven years, serving multiple industries, including maritime. He also founded JET Engineering System Solutions (trading as JET Connectivity), aiming to lead in 5G-connected technologies for environmental, security, and safety benefits in the both the maritime and remote-comms sectors. Under his leadership, JET has secured multiple 5G marine and rural deployment contracts, capitalising on James' extensive network and industry expertise.