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Gabby Costigan MBE

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Group Managing Director Business Development at BAE Systems
📍 United Kingdom

Gabby Costigan is the Group Managing Director of Business Development at BAE Systems, leveraging a distinguished 21-year career in the Australian Army where she retired as a Colonel. An Aeronautical Engineer by training from UNSW, her expertise spans logistics, international relations, and business development, previously serving as CEO of BAE Systems Australia.

Outside of her corporate role, Gabby is a passionate advocate for veterans and their families, having chaired the Council for Women and Families United by Defence Service. She is also a vocal supporter of women in STEM and defence, and is married with two children.

She has been honored for her military service by the Australian and US Governments and NATO, and was awarded an MBE for her services to UK-Australia relations.

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Experience
25 Years
Current Role
Group Managing Director Business Development
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
United Kingdom
Personality Overview

How Gabby shows up

Appreciative
Good Listener
Consensus Builder

Win-win scenarios can appeal strongly to them. Unlike D or C types, they are calm as well as friendly and can give the impression of being more receptive than they actually are. They are more likely to go for proven solutions.

Priorities

Topics Gabby cares about

Veterans' Affairs
Actively supports veterans' charities like Scotty's Little Soldiers and has chaired councils focused on the welfare of defence families, showing a deep personal commitment.
Defence Collaboration
Her role focuses on global business development for BAE Systems, which includes fostering deeper collaboration in the defence and security sector with allied nations like Canada.
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Career

Work history

3-2022
Group Managing Director Business Development
BAE Systems
1-2018 - 3-2022
CEO
BAE Systems Australia
10-2017 - 12-2017
CEO (designate)
BAE Systems Australia
5-2014 - 7-2017
CEO International Group
Linfox
7-2013 - 3-2014
Vice President Military Programs and Business Development Commercial Aircraft
VAS Aero Services
In the press

Media appearances

PODCAST: The art of the possible — Gabby Costigan, CEO of BAE Systems Australia. Featured in Defence Connect
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Gabby Costigan, BAE Systems PLC: Profile and Biography. Featured in Bloomberg
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Education
2006 - 2006
Master of Arts (M.A.)
UNSW
1996 - 1999
Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.)
UNSW
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Influence (I)

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