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Laura McAuley

Enthusiast · DISC type i
Future Capability Innovation Commercial Team Leader at Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S)
📍 Bristol, England, United Kingdom

Laura McAuley is a commercial leader at the UKs Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S), specializing in innovation and future capabilities. With an MSc in Programme and Project Management and a MCIPS qualification, she has a strong background in managing complex defence contracts, including for the AJAX and Warrior vehicle programs.

Laura follows developments at the UK Ministry of Defence and keeps up-to-date with current affairs through sources like BBC News. Her professional focus is on shaping commercial strategies for the future of UK defence.

She has specific experience leading corporate reporting for the Air Support Operating Centre.

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Current Role
Future Capability Innovation Commercial Team Leader
Location
Bristol, England, United Kingdom
Personality Overview

How Laura shows up

Amiable & Agreeable
Story Driven
Optimistic

They tend to be agreeable by nature, so take their promises with a pinch of salt.
 Unlike D or C types, they are convinced more by stories and testimonials. They prefer to build relationships rather than staying totally transactional.

Priorities

Topics Laura cares about

Defence Innovation
Her current role as Future Capability Innovation Commercial Team Leader directly involves fostering and procuring innovative solutions for the UK's defence sector.
Commercial Strategy
Her experience includes developing pre-concept commercial strategies and managing approvals for major defence programs like AJAX and Warrior.
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Career

Work history

1-2024
Future Capability Innovation Commercial Team Leader
Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S)
8-2021
Commercial Executive
Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S)
7-2019
AJAX and Warrior Commercial Approvals Lead
Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S)
3-2018 - 6-2019
Air Support Commercial Corporate Deputy
Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S)
11-2017 - 3-2018
D Tech and Corporate Commercial Commercial Professional
Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S)
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Media appearances

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Education
2009 - 2011
MSc Programme and Project Management
Cranfield School of Management
2005 - 2008
MCIPS
Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Influence (I)

Influence (I) reflects the degree to which a person prefers to work by influencing or persuading others. Those scoring high tend to be people oriented, motivated by social recognition and building relationships.

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