Gilbey Crilley
Head of Programmes @MBDA
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WORK HISTORY
Head of Programmes @MBDA
Bolton, GB
Executive leader accountable for a Portfolio of mission-critical capabilities- Accountable for delivery of an £800M defence portfolio, spanning Supply Chain, Manufacturing Engineering, and New Product Introduction, with clear ownership of operational and technical risk to strengthen delivery assurance and reduce exposure- Translate strategic intent into executable priorities, aligning cross-functional teams through disciplined sequencing, dependency management, and early risk anticipation to deliver multiple high-impact milestones- Lead and direct multidisciplinary teams to deliver at pace, applying structured planning and prioritisation to urgent, high-pressure programmes, including the successful delivery of a critical capability for a European Military Partner.
EDUCATION
Royal Military Academy Sandhurst
Command, Leadership, Tactical and Strategic planning
Cranfield University
Master of Science - MSc, Battle Space Technology
The University of Manchester
Bachelor of Engineering - BEng, Mechanical Engineering
Defence Academy Shrivenham
Strategic Management and Leadership
ABOUT GILBEY CRILLEY
I am an executive Head of Programme with over 20 years of leadership experience delivering complex outcomes in high-stakes environments, including 15 years in the British Army. I specialise in strategic planning, portfolio and programme management, and leading large teams through transformation and change.Grounded in integrity, learning, and the development of others, my leadership style focuses on building resilient teams, aligning strategy to execution, and creating sustainable performance in complex, regulated environments. I hold an MSc and am a Chartered Engineer, enabling me to operate credibly across executive, technical, and delivery domains.I am motivated by roles where leadership, transformation, and long-term impact matter.
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