Doug Umbers - Managing Director for Defence, Serco in UK & Europe, shares his message of support
Serco is proud to have been an active partner of Women in Defence UK and a Women in Defence Charter signatory since 2019. The Women in Defence Awards are a fantastic opportunity to celebrate the incredible achievements of women and teams working across the length and breadth of the defence industry.
As a leader, I am committed both to equal opportunities and to empowering the brilliant women I am lucky enough to work alongside. I am proud to be part of an organisation that so deeply values diversity and inclusion. With Care for our colleagues and for those we serve one of our four core Values, at the heart of who we are is a true, genuine commitment to creating a working environment where everyone can thrive and reach their full potential.
As a proud partner to governments in defence, we at Serco understand how increasing inclusion and diversity is key to forging a successful defence enterprise of the future. . As a signatory of the UK Government’s Women in Defence Charter, we are driving change to increase female representation at all levels of our Defence business.
We have made significant strides in female representation in Defence, but we know there is always more to do. We will continue to fight for true gender equity in the Defence sector.