ADS is structured to deliver maximum value to members.
ADS is a not for profit trade organisation and operates as a Company Limited by Guarantee and not having a share capital. The Articles of Association for ADS Group Ltd provide further information regarding its mandate of operation.
The Board is the formal governing body of ADS which is responsible for overseeing the operational and financial decision making on behalf of Members. It consists of a mix of elected and appointed Members to ensure there is balance from across the sectors and Primes, Mid-tiers and SMEs.
David Lockwood OBE, Chief Executive Officer at Babcock International Group was elected President of the ADS Board in January 2024, succeeding Julian Whitehead. He has worked at Babcock since 2020, with his earlier career including roles with ADS members BAE Systems and Thales. David will serve as President and Chair of the Board during his two year tenure. Read the full press release here.
Four Vice Presidents also serve on the Board representing each of the sectors. All other Members of the Board represent a specific role as defined by the Board or the membership and set out in the Articles of Association.
ADS is managed by a Chief Executive Officer (CEO), currently Kevin Craven, who reports to the Board on the business ADS conducts on behalf of its Members. The CEO and the Executive Team are responsible for contributing to the strategic development of ADS, including developing and implementing the annual business plan, setting objectives and achieving financial targets.
There are numerous Boards and Committees across all our sectors, providing members with the opportunity to engage in the thinking and shaping of topics and agenda’s that are important to the sectors and wider industry. These cover everything from strategic issues, the political and policy environment, to engagement with many key stakeholders across government, such as the Ministry of Defence, Home Office and Department for International Trade.
ADS has more than 30 Special Interest Groups which are set up around specific functional and capability areas of activity that represent members interests. They provide a forum designed to enable members to network, seek out business development opportunities, learn, influence markets and stakeholders and keep up to date with current, related developments specific to the group.
The ADS Board is committed to the principles behind the Modern Slavery Act 2015 and to achieving absolute compliance.
Our aims are to expand this unique workforce capability and national advantage by delivering sector investment and knowledge to the frontiers of advanced manufacturing.
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