Simon Wilkins is a founder of Cytec Consulting and has nearly 30 years’ experience in the defence industry, holding positions with leading companies in UK and Ireland with roles involving International Business Development, Engineering, Operations, and Programme Management, in addition to Executive Leadership.
This diverse international background has enabled Simon to develop an extensive and unique global network of contacts including stakeholders from the industry, end-user, government agency, and media communities.
He has a wealth of experience of doing business with international clients, developing winning strategies, and working programmes involving subject matter such as vehicles, vehicle systems, capability and infrastructure development, defence systems and emerging technologies. These programmes have involved major acquisitions, design and development, IP licensing, technology transfer, and offsets or industrial participation.
In addition to defence, Simon has a huge amount of experience of special vehicles in a variety of other sectors including construction, mining, emergency response, and leisure.