Richard joined SEA as our Managing Director in January 2021. Throughout his career, he’s taken on senior technical and leadership roles in the UK and US, developing skills and people across the aerospace, defence, simulation, training, entertainment, and scientific sectors.

Julia joined SEA in April 2020 as Finance and Commercial Director with responsibility for IT. A qualified management accountant (CIMA), Julia has experience in a number of sectors covering hospitality, global clinical research, and defence with Directorship experience globally.

Valerie joined SEA as our Human Resources Director in September 2021. Valerie has extensive HR experience, developing culture, employee experience and people across sectors including motor, communications, and design.

Dave joined SEA in 2021, bringing with him over 25 years’ senior management experience in manufacturing operations and international supply chains. Dave has worked in a diverse range of industries, driving operational improvements in high technology / low volume environments, including business start-ups and turnarounds.

Paul was appointed Business Development Director International in 2014. Paul has a strong technical background and oversees our activities in Canada, South East Asia, South America, Australia and New Zealand. Paul’s previous roles have included principle electronics engineer, project manager, business development group manager and Director Defence. 

Paul joined SEA in February 2016. He is the Director of Maritime Solutions Division and has extensive experience of business delivery and functional leadership roles. Paul is particularly experienced in the improvement of Business, Engineering and Project Management, specialising in the delivery of Maritime defence systems-based projects in both the UK and abroad.

Alastair joined SEA in October 2021 to lead the Transport Division. Starting his career as an Engineer and then Project Manager, he has held a series of senior leadership roles spanning a wide range of regulated industries, including transport across road, rail and air. He specialises in the operational and delivery performance of organisations engaged in engineering complex, software-intensive systems.

Martin joined SEA in 2013 as Programme Manager, Communication Systems. He has worked within the Defence and Commercial sectors across land, aerospace and naval domains for UK, USA, Middle and Far East customers; now leading our Integrated Maritime Systems, Land and Littoral Solutions and Research and Simulation Businesses.

Darren joined SEA in 2005 as a Systems Engineer with a wealth of experience in Maritime Combat Systems. Building on his 25 years of engineering excellence and defence sector knowledge, Darren was appointed as Engineering and Quality Director in 2022.