Anthony Heath will serve as Defence SA's Director Defence Industry - UK from 9 September.
In the new role he will help connect South Australia to the UK in pursuit of Defence opportunities. He will be responsible for supporting and maintaining close relationships with industry, industry associations and government representatives to support key defence projects.
"Defence SA has long been the benchmark amongst states for Defence-related investment attraction and indigenous defence industry promotion,” he said.
“Having someone in market representing South Australia’s defence industry interests provides unique opportunities for broadening networks, real-time market intelligence and proactive trade facilitation.”