Jason O'Connell is an experienced executive with over 30 years of leadership across aerospace engineering, defence, and energy sectors.

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He has a proven track record of P&L responsibility for multi-million-pound portfolios, leading and developing international teams of staff, and securing long-term work in complex industries.

Prior to his political career, Jason served as the General Manager at a power systems manufacturer in the space industry. Jason provided strategic leadership and direction to the business, and was primarily responsible for the welfare and security the sites employees. His previous roles include serving as the International Programme Director at a US-based energy corporation. Earlier in his career, Jason held programme management positions at General Dynamics UK, where he managed high-profile engineering projects for military platforms and was recognised for his contributions. He began his career as an award-winning Technical Apprentice (Airframe & Propulsion) at MOD St Athan in Barry.

Jason is a serving Borough Councillor and currently completing an MBA through the University of East London. He also holds a Private Pilot License (UK CAA SEP) and is the proud father of two Welsh-speaking children.