Nick Bray CBE

Nick Bray CBE has extensive experience in defense, security, and innovation. Nick is currently the Director Defence and Security - EMEA at Vantiq since March 2023. Prior to that, they served as a member of the Board of Directors at Indigo Sails from January 2021. From October 2019, they were a part of the Senior Leadership Team at Universal Defence and Security Solutions, leading the technology and innovation efforts in Asia Pacific and Latin America. In 2017, they held a senior executive role in RAF Innovation, External Consultancy, and Strategy Organisation in the RAF Reserves. Bray also worked as part of the Aerospace, Defence, Sustainability, and Space Strategy team at PwC from December 2021 to March 2023. Nick served in various roles at SATAVIA, including Chief Strategy Officer, VP, Chief of Strategy and Defence Business Development, and Chief Business Development Officer (Defence & Security), from March 2020 to December 2021. Additionally, Bray worked as a Non-Executive Director at a high-technology drone and aviation start-up, where they played a key role in its development and scaling. Nick also served as the COO of ProtectBox Ltd, a cybersecurity comparison web-site and marketplace company, and as a Business Development and Strategy Consultant at SCC. Prior to that, Bray worked as a Senior Consultant leading a review to reorganize the UK Ministry of Defence.

Nick Bray CBE's education history includes various degrees and certifications.

In 2001, they obtained a Master of Arts (MA) degree in Defence Studies from King's College London. Additionally, in the same year, they completed the Advanced Command and Staff Course at the UK Defence Academy, where they studied Military Science, Leadership, and Operational Art.

In 2011, Nick Bray CBE attended the MOD - UK Defence Academy for the Higher Command and Staff Course, focusing on Military and Strategic Leadership.

Nick then pursued a Masters Degree in International Strategy and Diplomacy at The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) from 2013 to 2014.

In 2017, Nick Bray CBE obtained the Certified Cyber Risk Management Practitioner (CCRMP) certification from IT Governance.

In 2018, they attended the MBA Essentials Course at The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), emphasizing Business Administration and Management.

Additionally, in 2009, Nick Bray CBE became an alumni of the Centre for Creative Leadership (Greensborough, North Carolina) and obtained a certification from CCL.