Phillip Jones

Phillip Jones has extensive experience in commercial and contract management within the aerospace and defense sectors. Currently serving as Head of Contracts for Flight Avionics at Thales since July 2006, Phillip previously held various senior roles within Thales, including Head of Commercial for Optronics & Missile Electronics and Commercial Director for Thales Missile Electronics Ltd. Prior experience includes a tenure as Commercial Manager for the US Business portfolio at Thales Missile Electronics Limited, as well as roles at Meggitt Avionics and Thales Missile Electronics Ltd. with responsibilities across the UK and New Ventures. Early career experience includes positions as a Contract Specialist at Lockheed Martin and Contracts Officer at GEC-Marconi, where Phillip began in an apprenticeship and progressed through the commercial team. Phillip holds educational qualifications from Portsmouth, UK, acquired between 1987 and 1990.