This month Jamie and Dan discuss the broad subject of the employment of veterans in UK SMEs. They cover why and when people leave the services; what their expectations are and what it is like to leave a long-term military career. They also discuss the civilian employers perspective and whether there is an unavoidable culture and values gap.

This month Jamie and Dan discuss the broad subject of the employment of veterans in UK SMEs. They cover why and when people leave the services; what their expectations are and what it is like to leave a long-term military career. They also discuss the civilian employers perspective and whether there is an unavoidable culture and values gap.

Veterans

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&amp;D arena. Most recently, Jamie has taken the role of VP Sales &amp; Business Development for Optical Systems at G&amp;H Photonics since their acquisition of Artemis in July 2023.

Business

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.

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