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David Plested

Energizer · DISC type I
Senior Security Manager at BAE Systems Maritime – Submarines
📍 Dorchester, England, United Kingdom

David is an experienced Senior Security Manager at BAE Systems, with a long history of IT leadership roles at major UK defence and technology firms, including Head of IT at Atlas Elektronik UK and Head of Information Systems at EADS. A former colleague described him as a sympathetic manager who encourages team growth.

He has authored a publication on the strategic topic of outsourcing data centers, showcasing his expertise in IT infrastructure.

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Experience
24 Years
Current Role
Senior Security Manager
Job Level
Middle
Location
Dorchester, England, United Kingdom
Personality Overview

How David shows up

Believer
Relationship Oriented
Big Picture Person

They are naturally enthusiastic, so take their promise with a pinch of salt. They excel at seeing the bigger picture, and the long-term impact of their decisions. They are not always early adopters but can be pursuaded by leveraging strong relationships.

Priorities

Topics David cares about

Defence Sector IT
His career is deeply rooted in the UK defence industry, with senior roles at BAE Systems, Atlas Elektronik UK, and EADS, and a stated interest in the UK Ministry of Defence.
IT Security
His current role as a Senior Security Manager at a major defence contractor highlights his focus on protecting critical information and systems.
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Career

Work history

2-2023
Senior Security Manager
BAE Systems Maritime – Submarines
4-2013 - 2-2023
Head of IT
Atlas Elektronik UK
12-2006 - 4-2013
IT Programme Lead / Head of IT
Condor Group
2-2004 - 11-2006
IT Director
Peverel Group
3-2001 - 2-2004
Head of Information Systems
EADS
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DISC profile (public)

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Influence (I)

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