The Managing Director, Defence role involves positioning our client as a leader in the defence sector, attracting investment, driving economic growth, and creating high-value jobs. Reporting to the Vice President, Investment Attraction, the role requires strategic oversight, cultivating executive-level relationships, and translating defence priorities into real investment opportunities. The successful candidate will need deep sector knowledge, experience in building partnerships, and the ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments to ensure our client is recognized as a premier jurisdiction for defence and innovation.Guided by national Defence Industrial Strategy and the Industrial and Technological Benefits Policy, the Managing Director will expand our client's defence sector by supporting prime contractors, growing supply chain participation, advancing dual-use technologies, and promoting research and development strengths. This role involves shaping and executing high-profile initiatives with impact at home and abroad, influencing industry dialogue, informing government decision-making, and unlocking opportunities for business growth across all regions of our client. The successful candidate will act as both a senior advisor and ambassador, driving growth and investment in the defence sector for years to come.