Mr James Gavin
James Gavin is the Head of MoD Technology Transition, as Deputy Director UKDI
The UKDI exists to explore and to accelerate capabilities into Operational use.
Increasingly projects are ‘Agile By Default’ to deliver early operational advantage. The Directorate works closely with all the Front-line Commands, DSTL and the delivery portfolios within the NAD.
James has served in the military, the civil service and industry before joining the MOD. He is a passionate advocate of delivering Operational Advantage through novel ways of working, particularly though applying Agile & Spiral Development and the use of Industry Mission Partners.-
04-Feb-2026Main Exhibition HallSMEs and the Implementation of the UK Defence Industrial Strategy

