Marshall Land Systems appoints Jason Beattie as Managing Director – Canada

Having served in the armed forces of both the United Kingdom and New Zealand before moving into industry, Jason is a seasoned defence professional with more than 30 years’ experience spanning military operations, defence, security and technology. With experience working alongside customers and partners in more than 50 countries, he is recognised for combining operational insight, technical understanding, commercial acumen and trusted relationships to deliver sustainable growth across complex international defence and security markets.

As Managing Director – Canada, Jason will provide strategic leadership and executive oversight for all in-country activities. He will lead Marshall Land Systems’ Canadian business, strengthen relationships with customers, industry and government, support the company’s people and drive the continued growth of the organisation in Canada.

Prior to joining Marshall Land Systems, Jason held leadership roles across the defence and security sector, leading business growth, strategy and customer engagement. His career has included positions with internationally recognised organisations including Thales, L3Harris and Viken Detection, where he built trusted relationships with customers, industry partners and governments in support of complex defence and security programmes.

Commenting on his appointment, Gareth Williams, Chief Executive Officer, Marshall Land Systems said: “We are thrilled to welcome Jason to Marshall Land Systems. His extensive experience in commercial strategy and market development, combined with a unique understanding of the Canadian defence procurement landscape, ideally position him to lead the next phase of growth and as territory lead, ensure Canadian interests are effectively represented within the organisation’s global operations.”

Jason Beattie, Managing Director – Canada, Marshall Land Systems, added: “I am honoured to join Marshall Land Systems at such an exciting time for both the company and the Canadian defence sector. The company has a long-standing reputation for delivering trusted capability to defence customers around the world and I look forward to working with our talented team, customers and partners to build on that strong foundation. Together, we will continue to strengthen our Canadian business, support our customers’ evolving needs and pursue sustainable long-term growth.”