GOVERNANCE
The SW RDSC has a Steering Group to provide leadership to the cluster and guide its strategy and work plan. Acting on behalf of the wider cluster, they are ambassadors promoting its activity and value proposition. The group is supported by a Programme Manager and Coordinator, responsible for executing and delivering the cluster’s schedule of activity.
SW RDSC Steering Group

Neil Skelland
SW RDSC Chair
Atlas Elektronik UK Ltd
Director Business Development
Simon Barker
Industry Member
Leonardo Helicopters, UK
Vice-President Government Affairs

Sara de Neut
Industry Member
Xenint Limited
Managing Director

Michelle Spillar
Academia Member
University of Exeter
Head of Corporate Partnerships

Nick Jenner
Industry Member
BMT Global
Business Development Manager

Leyton Lark
Strategic Member
Team Defence Info
Task Force Consultant

Mike Madden
Strategic Member
Defence & Security Accelerator
Innovation Partner (SW)
Finn Morgan
Strategic Member
Dorset Local Enterprise Partnership
Business Engagement and Dorser Gateway Manager
David Tytherleigh
Industry Member
Babcock International Group
Supply Chain Director

Brett Phaneuf
Industry Member
MSubs Ltd
Managing Director

Jamie Pindard
Industry Member
Artemis Optical
Sales Director

Sheldon Ryan
Strategic Member
Maritime UK SW
Maritime UK SW Coordinator

Dr Paul Gosling
Industry Member
Thales UK Ltd
Vice-President Engineering
Gail Eastaugh
Industry Member
Cornwall Development Company
Programme Director at AeroSpace Cornwall
Programme Management

Christopher Barnard
SW RDSC Programme Manager
BAE Systems

Victoria Glennon
SW RDSC Programme Coordinator
Plymouth City Council