Gary Hedges
Salisbury,Wiltshire
Summary
Accomplished professional with extensive expertise in military and blue light sector sales strategy, innovation scouting, and defence procurement. Demonstrates exceptional leadership in high-performance team environments and excels in complex stakeholder management. Proficient in project and programme management, strategic infrastructure planning, and rapid requirements capture. Skilled in media and communication within a defence context, engineering oversight, and specialist vehicle integration. Committed to advancing defence innovation through prototyping and field trial coordination while effectively engaging stakeholders through technical communication.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Military & Blue Light Sales Manager – Global Accounts
INEOS Automotive
10.2024 - 06.2025
- Lead global sales strategy for the Grenadier vehicle line within Defence and Emergency Services sectors.
- Drive end-to-end product and requirement development from prototyping to delivery.
- Developed 48 new relationships with convertors and Rescue Agencies in 6 weeks.
- Interface between MOD clients, internal engineering, and executive leadership.
- Manage complex vehicle trials and field testing in collaboration with international partners.
Project Manager – Iceland Projects
INEOS Properties / INEOS Capital
10.2022 - 09.2024
- Led high-value, time-critical construction projects in remote environments including delivery of Sir Jim Ratcliffes private luxury fishing lodge and the feasibility for 3 No. 5 star commercial fishing lodges
- Coordinated multinational teams across engineering, logistics, and compliance.
- Developed relationships with the icelandic locality and learnt the national way of dealing with the exremes of weather whilst constructing.
SO1 Basing – Regional Command
British Army HQ
03.2022 - 10.2022
- Senior Officer responsible for national Army basing strategy, infrastructure coordination, and integration of new equipment platforms.
- Delivered critical projects under stringent timeframes and operational security.
SO1 Infrastructure & Innovation
3 (UK) Division HQ, British Army
Bulford, Wiltshire
01.2018 - 03.2022
- Reported directly to GOC; oversaw basing and infrastructure strategy.
- Drove innovation initiatives across theatre-level command.
- Designed and developed current in service Deployable SCIF, Armouries and Power solutions leading to the NAVY Pods project
Innovation Scout – jHub / Strategic Command
UK Defence
01.2018 - 12.2021
- Identified and implemented cutting-edge solutions for Special Forces and Strategic Command operations.
- Delivered rapid response projects in deployable infrastructure, secure comms, and drone tech.
SO2 Reserve Basing
British Army
01.2016 - 12.2018
- Oversaw estate rationalisation of 315 Army Reserve Centres UK-wide.
- Ensured compliance with MOD standards and operational readiness.
Battery Commander – 457 (HCY) Battery, Royal Artillery
British Army
01.2015 - 12.2016
- Commanded a hybrid Light and Armoured Air Defence Battery.
- Led transformation projects to adapt unit for evolving strategic roles.
- Acted as Civil Contingency Liaison to local authorities.
Principal Engineer – Strategic Transport
Hampshire County Council
01.2006 - 12.2015
- Principal designer and project manager for Highway improvement and safety schemes
- Performed complex problem-solving tasks, leading to high-quality results.
- Coordinated public consultation processes, enhancing transparency and stakeholder engagement.
Army Reserve Officer (Capt), Media Ops & Air Defence
British Army
01.2002 - 12.2014
- Managed the retraining of 100 soldiers from Amphibious Engineers to Close Air Defence
- Led Troops on operations in Iraq under high pressure conditions in austere environments.
- Planned and organised training events to include live missile firing.
- Led the Media Operations for 19 Light Brigade in Iraq
- Organisied visits and provided close protection for international media
- Advised the Brigade Commander on the Media outcomes of the Brigades actions and planned operations for maximum media effect.
Project Manager – Special Projects
Winchester City Council
01.2002 - 12.2006
- Prince 2 Project Managment trained
- Used regular military experience and technology in the local government environment.
- Introduced Laser Communications to the Transportation sector.
- Guided the development of project objectives, established clear performance expectations.
- Managed budgets diligently, controlled unnecessary expenditure on projects.
- Mitigated potential risks effectively, safeguarded against possible pitfalls within projects.
Royal Artillery Officer – Regular Army
British Army
01.1997 - 12.2002
- Led troops effectively under challenging circumstances, fostering resilience and determination.
- Boosted unit efficiency with comprehensive maintenance checks on artillery equipment.
- Enhanced operational readiness by conducting regular drills and rehearsals. Leading to the highest Troop equipment availability in the regiment.
- Provided tactical advice during critical operations, enhancing mission effectiveness.
- Wrote new tactics for Armoured Air Defence in Canada, Increasing flexibility of employment of the weapons system.
Civil Engineer
Eastleigh Borough Council
01.1993 - 12.1997
- Civil Engineering Training
- Highway Design, Highway Maintenance, Traffic Management
Education
Commissioning Course -
Royal Military Academy Sandhurst
Senior Command & Staff Course -
Defence Academy
Further Professional Development
Oxford Brookes University
PRINCE 2 Project Management - Engineering And General Project Management
APMG
TidworthHigher National Diploma - Civil Engineering
Southampton Solent University
09.1993 - 06.1997
A-Levels - Mathematics, Biology, Geography, General Studies
Duke of York's Royal Military School
Dover, Kent06.1993
Skills
- Innovation Scouting & Defence Procurement
- Defence Innovation & Prototyping
- Strategic Infrastructure Planning
- Specialist Vehicle & UAV Capability Integration
- Rapid Prototyping & Field Trial Coordination
- Stakeholder Engagement & Technical Communication
Affiliations
- Trustee for the Royal Artillery Historical Trust
- Keen vehicle restorer and modifier
- Avid Skiier and Sailor
- Enjoy hiking and the mountains
- Keen Scuba Diver
- RYA Powerboat Instructor and Safety boat instructor
Timeline
Military & Blue Light Sales Manager – Global Accounts
INEOS Automotive
10.2024 - 06.2025
Project Manager – Iceland Projects
INEOS Properties / INEOS Capital
10.2022 - 09.2024
SO1 Basing – Regional Command
British Army HQ
03.2022 - 10.2022
SO1 Infrastructure & Innovation
3 (UK) Division HQ, British Army
01.2018 - 03.2022
Innovation Scout – jHub / Strategic Command
UK Defence
01.2018 - 12.2021
SO2 Reserve Basing
British Army
01.2016 - 12.2018
Battery Commander – 457 (HCY) Battery, Royal Artillery
British Army
01.2015 - 12.2016
Principal Engineer – Strategic Transport
Hampshire County Council
01.2006 - 12.2015
Army Reserve Officer (Capt), Media Ops & Air Defence
British Army
01.2002 - 12.2014
Project Manager – Special Projects
Winchester City Council
01.2002 - 12.2006
Royal Artillery Officer – Regular Army
British Army
01.1997 - 12.2002
Higher National Diploma - Civil Engineering
Southampton Solent University
09.1993 - 06.1997
Civil Engineer
Eastleigh Borough Council
01.1993 - 12.1997
Commissioning Course -
Royal Military Academy Sandhurst
Senior Command & Staff Course -
Defence Academy
Further Professional Development
Oxford Brookes University
PRINCE 2 Project Management - Engineering And General Project Management
APMG
A-Levels - Mathematics, Biology, Geography, General Studies
Duke of York's Royal Military School
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