Jon Ward

Commercial & Programmes Director @Smiths Detection

Royal Leamington Spa, GB
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WORK HISTORY

Aug 2023 — Present

Commercial & Programmes Director @Smiths Detection

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Commercial and programme delivery accountability for our next generation of Defence products.

EDUCATION

2004 — 2007

Imperial College London

Bachelor of Engineering (BEng)(Hons), Materials Science and Engineering

2007 — 2008

Royal Air Force College Cranwell

Officer Training, Leadership and Management

N/A

Aylesbury Grammar School

Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, English Literature.

2008 — 2009

Defence College of Aeronautical Engineering

Engineer Officer Training, Aerosystems

SKILLS

PropulsionBusiness TransformationAviationAerospace EngineeringAirlinesMilitary TrainingMilitary ExperienceMaintenance & RepairAirworthinessFlight TestRisk ManagementDefenseOperational PlanningEngineering ManagementLean ManufacturingEarned Value ManagementFlightsCommandChange ManagementLeading ChangeAircraftDefenceMilitary AviationSecurity ClearanceMilitary OperationsSystems EngineeringFlight SafetyHuman FactorsWeaponsAvionicsLeadershipAir ForceEngineeringAerospaceSystem SafetyModLean ManagementRoot Cause AnalysisRequirements ManagementValue Stream Mapping

ABOUT JON WARD

Seasoned senior leader in commercial and programme management, delivering complex initiatives with precision and impact. Combines strategic vision with executional discipline, building high‑performing teams and trusted stakeholder relationships. Known for driving change, securing commercial value, and setting the standard for delivery excellence.

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