The podcast provides listeners with valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities facing SMEs in the defence industry.
Together, Dan and Jamie bring a wealth of knowledge and insight to the podcast, providing listeners with a unique and thought-provoking perspective on a range of issues related to the defence industry.
Dan Bryant is the Managing Director of the IWH Group, a consultancy focusing on the Defence, Maritime and Aerospace sectors. He is a former Logistics Officer in the Royal Navy and a veteran of the Iraq War.
Jamie Pindard started out as part of an international team within a large defence contractor, he spent 11 years leading the commercial efforts of Artemis Optical Ltd, a high-tech SME within the A&D arena. Most recently, Jamie has taken the role of VP Sales & Business Development for Optical Systems at G&H Photonics since their acquisition of Artemis in July 2023.
Nick Hurst is a serial-entrepreneur with a proven track record across a number of market segments, from FMCG to high-tech industries.
Nick successfully built and sold businesses such as Burts Chips in the FMCG sector and turned around Artemis Optical in the Aerospace and Defence industry achieving £9 million in a sale in 2023 (14x EBITDA). Nick's expertise is in optimizing operations, aligning teams, and creating a vision that drives success.