Antony Smith

Antony Smith has a diverse work experience spanning several industries. Antony began their career in 1986 as a Navigator in the Royal Air Force, where they served until 2013. During their time in the RAF, they held various positions, including Head of Training and Senior Coordinator of Air Operations at the National Air Defence Operations Centre and Chief ALE(M) at the Joint Force Air Component Headquarters. In 2009, they joined UKTI DSO as a Military Adviser, specializing in air operations. Antony also worked at Permanent Joint Headquarters as the SO2 J3 Global Counter Terrorism, where they were responsible for counterterrorism efforts on a global scale. Their other notable roles include Officer Commanding A Flight at 56(R) Sqn and Officer Commanding 1435 Flt. Antony joined QinetiQ in 2013 and has held several leadership positions, including Operations and Technical Lead - Mission Systems IDT and Group Lead - Analysis, Modelling and Simulation. Antony also served as the Capability Lead, Operational and Technical, focusing on ensuring technical delivery and expertise for Mission Systems. Antony's expertise extends to military interoperability as they provided strategic advice and specialist guidance in this area to both UK and overseas customers. Overall, Antony Smith has extensive experience in the military and defense sectors, with a focus on operations, technical leadership, and military advisory roles.

Antony Smith obtained a degree in Law, specifically an LLB, from The Open University. Antony pursued this degree from 2004 to 2007. Prior to that, they attended the School of Radiography from 1981 to 1983 and earned a degree in Diagnostic Radiography, known as DCR. Antony also obtained additional certifications, including membership in the International Association of Bookkeepers and PRINCE2 training from Quanta Training Ltd, both in 2011.