Our Culture
Our team brings together the best of industry and government.
Our Values
Working Together to Drive
Export-Led Growth.
At UKDSC we are united in our mission to drive export-led growth and our values are the foundation of our culture. We firmly believe that our people are the driving force behind our success.
Our team is made up of individuals with a diverse range of professional experiences, each bringing their unique skills and perspectives to the organisation.
Trust
We are trusted by our customers. Trusted to deliver excellence. Trusted to be impartial with no political or business agenda.
Integrity
Integrity is our guiding principle. With a commitment to honesty, ethics, and transparency, we uphold the highest standards, ensuring excellence and reliability in all endeavours.
Impartiality
Our ethos is centred around impartiality. We operate firmly in the pre-competitive sphere. Our steadfast commitment to integrity guarantees that impartiality guides every decision, nurturing trust, equity, and innovation throughout our business practices.
Our people
Chris Nunn
Chief Executive – Interim
Jason Watson-Massey
Executive Director, Prosperity Innovation & Capability
Jeremy Northeast
Executive Director, Business Operations
Nicki Gabelle
Assistant Director, International Engagement
Roger Tidswell
Assistant Director, Innovation & Capability
Dave Hewer
Assistant Director, International Markets
Daniel Cole
Senior Finance & Operations Manager
Alistair Castle
Head of International Engagement
Bill Powell
Head of International Engagement
Peter Terrett
Head of International Engagement
Our Secondee
Programme
UKDSC offers a unique opportunity for a secondment at the heart of the defence ecosystem.
Our secondees rate their time with us highly with many stating it accelerated their career.
Our behaviours
Our behaviours are a direct reflection of our values, as they guide how we interact and work together, prioritising collaboration, agility and quality. This creates an environment that fosters innovation and ensures the success of our team.
Collaboration
Collaboration is central to the way we work together, both as a team and with our international partners, actively seeking feedback, valuing diverse perspectives and working together towards common goals.
Agility
We are responsive to the dynamic environment we operate in. As a small agile organisation, our strength allows us to adapt quickly to the ever-changing geopolitical landscape.
Quality
Combining the collective knowledge of industry, government and academia, utilising evidence-based analysis and proven methods.
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