Sophia Spencer

Sophia Spencer serves as the Chief of Staff at Aspire Defence Services Limited since October 2023, bringing extensive experience in strategy and organizational leadership from previous roles at BAE Systems, where responsibilities included Head of Strategy for Land UK and leading the Japan strategy as a secondment. Sophia has a solid background in partnership development, business development for The Intelligence Network, and commercial leadership, with expertise in stakeholder management across various sectors. Involvement in the CBI Under 35 Committee, founding The Policy Initiative, and internships in policy and research further highlight Sophia's commitment to public service and youth engagement. Academic credentials include an MSc in Public Policy from the University of Bristol and a BA in Criminology and Social Policy from the University of Kent.