Bio: Shane founded Strategical after a career spent winning major defence programmes from the inside.

As Head of Strategy at Babcock International, he led the campaign that launched the company into the space sector — securing a £400 million contract in a market they'd never previously operated in. Before that, at BAE Systems, he initiated the Type 45 replacement programme, cementing BAE's role in the UK Government's long-term plans for national air defence.

Shane's expertise lies in seeing what others miss: the strategic opportunity, the right positioning, the campaign that shifts a company from outsider to front-runner. He's done it repeatedly at the highest levels, and now he does it for Strategical's clients.

A Cambridge graduate with an MOD-sponsored MBA, Shane is also a sought-after media commentator on defence, geopolitics, and warfare.

Key credentials:

Former Head of Strategy, Babcock International

Former Strategist, BAE Systems

Led £400M space sector market entry campaign

Initiated Type 45 replacement programme

Cambridge graduate, MOD-sponsored MBA

Bio: Jonathan Shaw is one of the most experienced British military leaders of his generation.

Commissioned into the Parachute Regiment, he served in the Falklands War before rising to command 2 Para and later the UK's Special Forces — overseeing SAS and SBS operations. He subsequently commanded the Multi-National Division (South-East) in Iraq during a critical period of the conflict.

At the strategic level, Jonathan served as Assistant Chief of Defence Staff for International Security Policy, where he became the first head of Defence Cyber Security, establishing national strategy in a domain that has since become central to UK security.

His book, Britain in a Perilous World, is a penetrating analysis of how Whitehall makes strategic decisions — and why it often gets them wrong.

Jonathan now advises governments and industry on defence, security, and cyber. For Strategical clients, he brings an unmatched understanding of how military thinking shapes procurement priorities and strategic direction.

Key credentials:

Major-General (retired), British Army

Former Commander, UK Special Forces (SAS/SBS)

Former Commander, Multi-National Division (South-East), Iraq

First Head of Defence Cyber Security

Author, Britain in a Perilous World

Bio: Chris Moore has spent over three decades at the forefront of defence technology, cyber operations, and space systems.

Retiring as an Air Vice-Marshal after a distinguished RAF career, Chris commanded forces at every level — including leading global IT, cyber, and satellite operations for UK defence. As Director of Operations at Defence Digital HQ, he oversaw the MOD's £3 billion annual investment in networks, defensive cyber, and electromagnetic spectrum operations.

More recently, Chris served as Vice President for Defence & Security at Eutelsat-OneWeb, working with governments worldwide on a revolutionary satellite constellation.

For clients operating in digital, cyber, or space — or seeking to enter these fast-growing domains — Chris brings rare depth of experience from both the military and commercial sides.

Key credentials:

Air Vice-Marshal (retired), Royal Air Force

Former Director of Operations, Defence Digital HQ

Former VP Defence & Security, Eutelsat-OneWeb

Led £3Bn annual MOD digital investment

CBE for services to defence

Bio: Keith Rigby is one of the UK's leading authorities on military platform integration, with over four decades of experience in defence engineering.

As a Global Engineering Fellow at a major defence company, Keith led international standardisation committees, achieved industry firsts in aircraft systems integration, and authored specialist texts that remain definitive references in the field. He holds several patents and has shaped early life-cycle activities across UK and European defence programmes.

Recently, Keith has provided thought leadership on advanced weapons integration for airborne and maritime platforms and supported the UK Government's hypersonic weapons programmes.

For clients with complex technical offerings — particularly those navigating the challenge of integrating cutting-edge systems into existing platforms — Keith provides insight that simply isn't available elsewhere.

Key credentials:

42+ years in military platform integration

Former Global Engineering Fellow, major defence prime

Led international standardisation committees

Author, Aircraft Systems Integration (specialist text)

Senior Advisor to UK hypersonic weapons programmes

Bio: Stephen Fallon helps clients navigate the intersection of geopolitics, regulation, and defence business.

A geoeconomic risk advisor specialising in business intelligence and financial crime compliance, Stephen has led due diligence on complex M&A transactions, joint ventures, and investments for clients across Europe, the US, Middle East, and Asia. His prior roles at EY and Credit Suisse gave him deep expertise in sanctions, export controls, and the compliance challenges facing defence-related businesses.

Stephen has advised the British, French, and German governments on economic statecraft, and his analysis is regularly cited in international media.

For clients navigating cross-border complexity — whether market entry, partnerships, or regulatory risk — Stephen provides the insight to make informed decisions.

Key credentials:

Former Advisor to British, French, and German governments

Prior roles at EY and Credit Suisse

Specialist in sanctions, export controls, and compliance

Led complex cross-border M&A due diligence

Degrees from Trinity College Dublin, King's College London, and Cambridge