A very busy 2025 has finally drawn to a close.

As we look to the year ahead, there is much to reflect on and to be proud of across our membership.

2026 has the potential to usher in an exciting period of prosperity and development for our sectors and we look forward to taking on that challenge together.

Against that backdrop, the ADS team have outlined what 2026 has in store for our sectors…

Kevin Craven, ADS Chief Executive

Our Sectors

Balaji Srimoolanathan, Director – Aerospace

Samira Braund, Director – Defence

Jon Gray, Director – Security & Resilience

Alun Williams, Director – Space

Our Membership

Ashley Gasson, Director – Membership and Communications

Harriet Wollerton, Services Director

Paul Oxley, Director General – ADS Skills

Alistair Leuchars, Deputy Director – Cyber & Digital

Jason Sinclair, Group Finance Director

David Scotter, Director – Events & Partnerships

Julie Marionneau, Director of International Relations

Nathan Mathiot, Director – Policy & Public Affairs

Brinley Salzmann, Director – Overseas and Exports

Aimie Stone, Chief Economist

This blog will continue to be updated across January 2026. Stay tuned for more…