Andy Start CBE

Andy Start served most recently as the 4* UK National Armaments Director and a member of the UK Defence Board & Executive Committee. Recruited for his track record of delivering strategic change and organisational performance, he was responsible for restructuring the UK’s defence acquisition organisation (DE&S) before uniting DE&S, the Defence Infrastructure Organisation, Dstl and Defence Digital into the National Armaments Director Group to deliver greater capability and innovation for the UK Armed Forces

Trained as an engineer, Andy began his career designing and managing military satellite programmes before going on to lead aerospace, defence and technology businesses — including roles as: CEO of Capita Public Service; President of Inmarsat Global Government; President of Harris Tactical Radio; MD of BAE Systems Defence Avionics; and CEO of IFS Defence. He has had an active NED career, including Chair of Mid Kent College, Medway Innovation, and sat on the board of the UK Electronics Council and Tech UK.

Andy is currently building a portfolio career which includes part-time study for a PhD in Defence Industry Structure and Competitiveness at King's College London. He is the Honorary Colonel of 106th (Yeomanry) Regiment Royal Artillery, and on the advisory board of Women in Defence.