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Gareth Williams

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Chief Executive Officer at Marshall Land Systems
📍 United Kingdom

Gareth Williams is the CEO of Marshall Land Systems, leading the companys mission to deliver deployable capabilities for defense and national security. He has an extensive background in cyber defense, previously serving as a Vice President at Thales. He is a Fellow and holds an honorary doctorate from the University of South Wales.

He is passionate about developing talent and creating educational pathways, having co-founded the Cyber College Cymru initiative in Wales to build the future cyber security workforce. Colleagues have described him as determined, resilient, and a leader who makes a real impact.

He serves as a member of the UK Governments National Cyber Advisory Board, shaping national cyber resilience and strategy.

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Experience
12 Years
Current Role
Chief Executive Officer
Job Level
Leadership
Location
United Kingdom
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Defence Capabilities
Leads a company focused on designing and delivering robust, deployable capabilities for global defense and national security personnel.
Corporate Acquisitions
Recently led Marshall Land Systems through its acquisition by Flowing River Capital, calling it a great partnership for future growth.
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Career

Work history

11-2025
Chief Executive Officer
Marshall Land Systems
8-2024
Chief Executive Officer - Engineering Businesses
Marshall
11-2023 - 9-2024
Chief Operating Officer
Marshall
11-2022 - 11-2025
Member National Cyber Advisory Board
Cabinet Office
9-2021 - 11-2023
Vice President Operations & International - Cyber Defence Solutions Business Line
Thales
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Gareth Williams honorary doctorate USW - Marshall Group. Featured in Marshall Group
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AM General Demonstrates Mobility Capabilities to UK Ministry of Defence as it Announces Strategic Collaboration with Marshall Land Systems. Featured in PR Newswire
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Education
1996 - 1999
CIMA
University of the West of England
Fellow
University of South Wales
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