Wayne Baker
Biography
Wayne Baker began his career as an instrument technician apprentice in 1995, progressing to assume major roles within the Defence Aviation Repair Agency including Commercial, Operational Excellence and Project Management.
Wayne took on the role of Operations Manager at the DSG Electronics and Components Business Unit in 2011 before assuming the role of DSG Ashchurch Head of Business.
Throughout his role, Wayne doubled the size of this part of the business through capability growth and the development of the centre of excellence for BOWMAN Fleet Management activities and management of the Herrick Exchange Point during the UK’s withdrawal from Afghanistan.
Wayne’s commercial experience working closely with industry and government extends to transformation of supply chains, availability contracting, solution development and obsolescence management meeting KPIs.
As Operations Director, Wayne undertakes operational management of all DECA delivery functions including deployed teams, field service teams, inventory governance and the DECA Stafford operation. He is also responsible for the DECA Transformation Programme along with Strategic Lead for F-35.
Wayne has a Masters’ Degree in Engineering Business Management from Warwick University Business School.
Operations Director
The Operations Director is responsible for:
- all operational areas of the DECA business including Sealand and Stafford operations including warehousing plus deployed locations
- the materiel governance, planning and reporting requirements of the business