Andy Saddington
Principal Consultant Business Strategy and Development @C3ia
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WORK HISTORY
Principal Consultant Business Strategy and Development @C3ia
Poole, GB
Lead business strategy, growth and capture shaping across UK Defence and National Security, supporting complex MOD and DE & S opportunities spanning land systems, digital, cyber and operational technologySupport capture strategy, opportunity qualification and partner alignment on high‑value MOD frameworks (e.g. DIPS / EDP+), translating customer need into executable delivery modelsBring delivery and assurance credibility into bids, shaping propositions that are realistic, affordable and margin‑secure post‑awardRepresent the business in senior customer forums and industry engagements, reinforcing credibility with defence stakeholdersProvide delivery assurance and governance oversight across major MOD programmes, supporting confidence through approval milestones and audits (e.g. SMI3r, cyber assurance)
EDUCATION
Royal Military Academy Sandhurst
Master’s Degree, MSc Electronic Systems Engineering
Blackpool Collegiate
High School
Royal Military Academy Sandhurst
Bachelor’s Degree, B Eng (Honours) Electronic Systems Engineering
SKILLS
ABOUT ANDY SADDINGTON
Chartered Project Professional and Senior Defence Leader specialising in Business Development, Capture, and Through‑Life Capability delivery across complex UK MOD, DE & S, and International Defence environments. I combine strategy, customer engagement and delivery expertise to win work and turn it into successful, profitable programmes across their full lifecycle My experience spans campaign leadership and capture management for major defence and security opportunities, including: Tactical and Strategic C3/C4ISR integrationSecure communications and information systems, engineering, logistic and training support services I have led and contributed to successful bids across the UK, Europe, Asia‑Pacific and North America, including Tactical C3 IS Integration (Indonesia), Strategic Communications (USA/Australia), and UK MOD logistic and engineering support, working with customers, partners and innovation frameworks such as DASA and SERAPIS to shape and mature opportunities from concept to contract award. Alongside capture leadership, I bring deep credibility in delivery assurance and through‑life management, having held accountability for: Programmes and portfolios exceeding £390M in value.Core strengths:Business Development & Capture | Campaign Leadership | Defence & Government Markets | Customer Engagement | Strategic Partnerships | P3M & Through‑Life Capability | Bid to Delivery Transition
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