Maj. Harriet Chapman
UK Defence & Security Exports (DSE)
Officer Commanding (OC) Export Support Team (EST)
Major Harriet Chapman leads the Export Support Team (EST) within UK Defence and Security Exports (UKDSE), part of the Department for Business and Trade. With a distinguished career in the British Army, Maj Chapman brings deep operational insight and strategic expertise to her role, supporting UK defence and security companies in navigating international markets.
As Officer Commanding EST, she oversees a team of military and civilian specialists who provide tailored advice, facilitate overseas engagement, and help UK businesses showcase their capabilities to global partners. Her work plays a vital role in strengthening the UK’s defence export strategy and ensuring SMEs and larger enterprises alike can access the support they need to succeed abroad.
Maj Chapman is passionate about fostering collaboration between government and industry, and she brings a wealth of experience in defence diplomacy, international engagement, and export facilitation.
UK Defence & Security Exports (DSE)
Officer Commanding (OC) Export Support Team (EST)
Major Harriet Chapman leads the Export Support Team (EST) within UK Defence and Security Exports (UKDSE), part of the Department for Business and Trade. With a distinguished career in the British Army, Maj Chapman brings deep operational insight and strategic expertise to her role, supporting UK defence and security companies in navigating international markets.
As Officer Commanding EST, she oversees a team of military and civilian specialists who provide tailored advice, facilitate overseas engagement, and help UK businesses showcase their capabilities to global partners. Her work plays a vital role in strengthening the UK’s defence export strategy and ensuring SMEs and larger enterprises alike can access the support they need to succeed abroad.
Maj Chapman is passionate about fostering collaboration between government and industry, and she brings a wealth of experience in defence diplomacy, international engagement, and export facilitation.
Jacob Cooney
UK Defence & Security Exports (DSE)
SME Engagement Project Manager
Jacob Cooney is the SME Engagement Project Manager at UK Defence and Security Exports (UKDSE), where he plays a key role in supporting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) within the UK’s defence and security sectors. With a strong background in government-industry collaboration, Jacob focuses on helping SMEs navigate the complexities of international trade, access export opportunities, and connect with the right support across government and industry networks.
In his role, Jacob supports SMEs with tailored guidance and practical tools to grow their global footprint. He is passionate about levelling the playing field for smaller businesses and enabling innovation-driven companies to compete and succeed in international markets.
UK Defence & Security Exports (DSE)
SME Engagement Project Manager
Jacob Cooney is the SME Engagement Project Manager at UK Defence and Security Exports (UKDSE), where he plays a key role in supporting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) within the UK’s defence and security sectors. With a strong background in government-industry collaboration, Jacob focuses on helping SMEs navigate the complexities of international trade, access export opportunities, and connect with the right support across government and industry networks.
In his role, Jacob supports SMEs with tailored guidance and practical tools to grow their global footprint. He is passionate about levelling the playing field for smaller businesses and enabling innovation-driven companies to compete and succeed in international markets.
Vicky Miles
D3IP
Senior Business Analyst
Vicky Miles is a Senior Business Analyst at D3IP, where she leverages her extensive experience in business analysis and project management to drive strategic initiatives and optimise business processes. With a strong background in data analysis, stakeholder management, and solution delivery, Vicky has become a pivotal figure in ensuring the successful execution of complex projects.
Vicky's career is marked by her ability to translate business requirements into actionable insights, facilitating seamless communication between technical teams and business stakeholders. Her expertise in identifying opportunities for improvement and implementing effective solutions has consistently resulted in enhanced operational efficiency and business growth.
D3IP
Senior Business Analyst
Vicky Miles is a Senior Business Analyst at D3IP, where she leverages her extensive experience in business analysis and project management to drive strategic initiatives and optimise business processes. With a strong background in data analysis, stakeholder management, and solution delivery, Vicky has become a pivotal figure in ensuring the successful execution of complex projects.
Vicky's career is marked by her ability to translate business requirements into actionable insights, facilitating seamless communication between technical teams and business stakeholders. Her expertise in identifying opportunities for improvement and implementing effective solutions has consistently resulted in enhanced operational efficiency and business growth.