Rebecca Warren

I have over 20 years of experience across engineering and defence, with a particular focus on maritime. I build cohesive, high-performing teams and use them to deliver results wherever they are needed. I bring an eye for the strategic picture and a relentless focus on the bottom line, backed up by demonstrable experience in business development, operations and finance. I am at my best in demanding, high-pressure environments when spinning multiple plates and actively seek out new challenges. 

My recent achievements range from playing a key role in negotiating a c£7Bn engineering contract, to working across multiple government departments and internationally to secure safe evacuation routes for Afghan refugees after the fall of Kabul. I have worked in industry, central government and the military and am now seeking new opportunities where my leadership skills can make a genuine difference.

Mar 24 - present: Head of Export Business Development, MBDA

Business Development, relationship management, leadership.

Oct 22 - Mar 24: Chief of Staff (Business operations / Business Development), MBDA

Operations, leadership, business transformation, general management, business development.

Apr 21 - Sep 22: Senior Policy Adviser, Cabinet Office

Crisis response, delivery, operations, International strategy.

Jul 19 - Feb 21: Head of International Engagement, Office of the First Sea Lord, Royal Navy

Business transformation, international strategy, leadership, delivery, operations.

Aug 18 - Jul 19: Masters by Research, King's College London

Nov 16 - Aug 18: Project Manager, Head Office Design Programme, Ministry of Defence

Business transformation, project management, leadership.

Aug 17 - May 18: Head of Operations, Northwood Military HQ.

Operations, leadership, delivery, crisis response.

Nov 15 - Aug 17: Chief of Staff (Resources and Policy), Northwood Military HQ.

Finance, international strategy, budget management.

Prior to Nov 15: Royal Navy operational roles, including command of over 100 multi-disciplinary personnel; project managing the establishment of a major autonomous systems unit; crisis response.

Masters by Research, Defence Studies, King’s College London (Distinction)

PGDip Applied Meteorology and Oceanography, Plymouth University (Distinction)

MA Classics and English, University of Oxford (2:1)