Neil Timms has led the UK Space, Defence and Intelligence Business Unit since October 2017. A CGI partner in our defence business for some 20 years prior to that, Neil initially managed our military air account and over the years progressed to lead the strategy, business development and successful delivery of our defence programmes from operational platforms, satellite communications and military intelligence systems, through to medical and vetting services. He served as the Vice President of our UK Defence business for 5 years, working closely with our senior Ministry of Defence and defence industry clients.
In his current role, Neil is expanding his domain knowledge into the Space, Intelligence, Aerospace and Cyber Security arenas, and is seeking to find synergies across these diverse businesses in areas such as Military Space and Civil Aerospace. He is a member of the CGI UK Board, with particular responsibilities for security and safety, and he holds a number of other cross-business responsibilities for CGI UK. He has recently picked up responsibility for the development of CGI’s Space, Defence & Intelligence business in Australia and holds leading roles on CGI’s international cabinets for space, 5-Eyes and security as well as leading on our broader relationship with the UK Government as a Cabinet Office Strategic Supplier.
Prior to joining CGI, Neil had over 10 years’ experience in the Defence and Security IT arena. As the boundaries between organised crime, cyber-crime, conventional and unconventional warfare become increasingly blurred, he deeply understands the challenges that our space, defence and intelligence clients face within the context of secure government and how ICT and digital transformation can support their operations and functions. He holds roles on a number of Industry bodies where he seeks to help address issues and challenges across the individual sectors and cross-sector. In particular, Neil is currently chair of the Defence Board at techUK where he represents information technology and communications companies with an interest in the defence domain.
