Rory Copinger-Symes Cbe

Rory Copinger-Symes CBE is an accomplished leader with extensive experience in various advisory and consultancy roles in the defence and investment sectors. Currently serving as Chairman of Old Pangbournians and as a columnist for the AUKUS Forum, Rory also acts as a strategic advisor at SecureCloud+ and a consultant at Quirk Solutions Ltd. Furthermore, Rory holds non-executive director responsibilities at Brigantes and has been a senior adviser at Bondi Partners. As the owner director of Charlie Sierra Group (CSG) Ltd, Rory has successfully launched a blended whisky to support Commando Charities. With a career spanning nearly four decades in the Royal Marines, Rory possesses a rich educational background, including management programs from Stanford University and defense studies from Cranfield University and other prestigious institutions.