Following our announcement of the Women in Defence Awards 2023 finalists on 4 September, ADM will be introducing each of our amazing finalists across the 10 categories in more detail. Today we are focusing on the finalists in Executive Management.
In this category, judges were looking for entries that evidenced success in executive management in 2022, as well as a clear effort to promote Defence above and beyond the scope of their roles or to promote inclusion within their organisations. In addition, judges also looked for entries that evidenced the overcoming of personal challenges on their way to success.
Alison Inglis
Industry Engagement Director
Raytheon Australia
Alison Inglis is a driving force behind Raytheon Australia’s (RAUS) market-leading Capability Plus program for small defence businesses. Her insightful leadership and commercial acumen are building partnerships with SMEs, growing management skill, driving gender parity and meeting Australia’s goals for capability and competitiveness in the defence industry.
Belinda Wilson
Chief Executive Officer
Bravery Trust
In 2022, Belinda successfully obtained support from Defence and Government to collaboratively implement a national strategy for veterans to access free, independent, and confidential veteran specific financial counselling, an Australian first. This has saved and improved the lives of veterans, contributed to longer careers in the ADF, and waived more than $1.1 M of debt. Additional in 2022 she graduated the Australian War College - Australian Command and Staff College (Reserve) course - the first civilian and not-for-profit CEO to do so.
Deanne Barnett
Director for the Sustainment & Modernisation Services Operating Unit
Northrop Grumman Australia
Deanne Barnett is the Director for the Sustainment & Modernisation Services Operating Unit, Northrop Grumman Australia’s largest business unit. Deanne is responsible for the successful delivery of the in-service support to numerous platforms, including: The KC30A Multi-Role Tanker Transport; the Special Purpose Aircraft VIP fleet; C-27J Spartan Light Tactical Fixed Wing fleet; MQ-4C Triton Uncrewed Aircraft System; and Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul back shops.
Lee de Winton
Chief Executive Officer
Pacific Aerospace Consulting
After joining Pacific Aerospace Consulting as CEO in 2022, Lee has overseen significant company growth, with a 10% increase in FTE and additional contracts; contributing to a significant change in the health and stability of the business in only ten months. PAC staff retention rate has also improved from 70% to 90%, with employee satisfaction now at over 95%.
The winners and Hall of Fame inductee will be announced at a gala dinner at The National Arboretum Canberra on 25 October 2023. Book your tickets here – we hope to see you there!