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Senior DIT DSO Press Officer Adam Thomas receives MBE

Adam Thomas – Senior Press Officer and Spokesman, Defence and Security Organisation (DSO) Events Team, Department for International Trade (DIT) – has been awarded an MBE for services to UK Defence and Security Industry, in the Queen’s New Year’s Honours List for 2019.

Above: Adam Thomas MBE .

Adam received the award for his services to the defence and security industry over the last 25 years.

As senior press officer he has been a key member of the DIT DSO team, providing invaluable assistance not only for UK companies attending exhibitions in Britain – such as the Farnborough International Airshow (FIA) and Defence & Security Equipment International (DSEI) – but also those exhibiting at events around the world. This includes liaison with government representatives and military personnel, as well as international, national and specialist media attending these events.

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Adam is also a lifelong supporter of Billericay Town Football Club.

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