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NPL announces Dr Vicki Saward as its new Deputy CEO. Vicki brings a wealth and breadth of experience to the role, joining from QinetiQ where she was Director of the Global Cyber and Information Advantage Campaign, which builds capability and partnerships that enable Defence and Security customers to make sense of data and use it to achieve operational advantage.
Prior to QinetiQ, Vicki held roles at Detica and BAE Systems Submarines. At the latter, Vicki was the Director responsible for driving transformation in manufacturing performance and for establishing the alliance between Rolls-Royce, BAE Systems and the MoD for delivering the next generation Trident Submarine.
Vicki is a non-Executive Director of engineering skills charity Enginuity, which supports individuals, employers and educators in taking a data driven approach to building skills for the future.
Of the appointment Dr Vicki Saward said “It is a real honour to have been invited to join the leadership of this world-leading national laboratory. I look forward to meeting the brilliant scientists who drive NPL’s remarkable work and supporting them as they deliver impact across the UK’s most pressing challenges and innovate for the future.”
Of the appointment NPL CEO’s Dr Peter Thompson said “I would like to congratulate Vicki and welcome her to the role. I look forward to working with Vicki to continue to deliver on our vision to be an exemplary National Laboratory undertaking excellent science and engineering to deliver extraordinary impact for the UK.”
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02 Oct 2023