We’re proud to share that Aston Fisher has joined Make UK Defence, a national membership organisation that supports and champions the UK’s defence supply chain, with a strong focus on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
Make UK Defence plays a vital role in connecting businesses across the sector, from innovative SMEs to global primes. Its mission is to help these organisations access new opportunities both at home and internationally, breaking down barriers and providing a platform for growth and collaboration.
At Aston Fisher, we believe this work is essential. As a leadership advisory firm specialising in executive search, talent pipelining, and interim management, we understand how critical the right leadership is to success in a high-integrity, high-stakes environment like defence.
Our client base already includes some of the most respected names in the industry - BAE Systems, Northrop Grumman, Collins Aerospace, and Senior Aerospace, to name a few. We continue to help these organisations identify and secure senior leaders who can drive transformation, lead complex programmes, and build resilient, future-ready teams.
Joining Make UK Defence allows us to extend our support to a broader network, particularly SMEs who may not always have access to strategic leadership services. Through our work in executive search, interim leadership placements, and long-term talent pipelining, we aim to help businesses of all sizes plan for growth and respond to change with confidence.
Our involvement with Make UK Defence is more than just a membership, it’s a commitment to sharing our expertise and being part of the sector’s ongoing development. We wil contribute in several ways:
- Sector-Specific Talent Insight: We bring a deep understanding of the leadership challenges unique to regulated and mission-critical environments.
- Interim and Permanent Solutions: Whether organisations need permanent hires or experienced interim leaders, we can help them stay agile and prepared.
- Pipelining for the Future: We work with clients to build long-term talent pipelines that support succession planning and capability development.
- Knowledge Sharing: We plan to run roundtables, contribute thought leadership, and join sector discussions on issues like retention, leadership development, and diversity in defence.
Being part of the Make UK Defence community gives us the opportunity to learn, engage, and collaborate more widely, connecting with peers and supporting sector-wide goals. We're excited to play our part in strengthening the UK’s sovereign defence capability, and to help organisations across the supply chain build the leadership teams they need to thrive.