Harjit Lota

Harjit Lota is a seasoned professional in the public sector and defence consulting space, currently serving as Managing Partner at Gartner since September 2025, focusing on problem-solving within the defence and public sector using Gartner insights. Prior to this role, Harjit held the position of Director at North Highland, where leadership involved driving growth and delivery for UK public sector clients. Experience at PwC UK as a Director in Public Sector and Transport Consulting included leading a significant team and engaging with prominent clients. Harjit's background includes a tenure at BAE Systems Applied Intelligence, managing digital services and business growth, and strategizing for government and transport clients. Early career roles encompassed consulting and engineering positions at PA Consulting, Dstl, Leonardo, and NASA, providing a foundation in systems engineering and management. Harjit earned a Master of Science in Aerospace Engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology and a Bachelor of Engineering in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Southampton.