- Board experience at Chief Executive level and in non-executive positions
- Extensive international experience in aerospace, defence and engineering sectors
- Fellow of the Royal Aeronautical Society and a Fellow of the Association for Project Management
Tony joined the Group as an independent non-executive director and Chairman-designate on 1 October 2024 and was appointed Chairman of the Board on 1 December 2024.
Tony formerly held senior leadership and executive positions at Meggitt plc and Rolls Royce, having started his career at Dowty Group (now part of Safran SA). He was also a non-executive director and President of ADS Group, Ltd, the UK trade association for the Aerospace, Defence, Security and Space sector, before stepping down in 2023.
Tony is a Member of the Board of Directors of Airbus SE, a Member of the Board of Directors of National Grid plc and a Member of the Board of Directors of Aero Accessories.