Jason O'Connell is an experienced executive with over 30
years of leadership across aerospace engineering, defence, and energy sectors.
He has a proven track record of P&L responsibility for multi-million-pound
portfolios, leading and developing international teams, 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 economic security of the site's employees. His
previous roles include serving as the International Programme Director at a
US-based energy storage corporation. Earlier in his career, Jason held
programme management positions at General Dynamics UK, where he managed high-profile
engineering projects for military platforms. He began his career as an
award-winning Technical Apprentice (Airframe & Propulsion) at MOD St Athan
in Barry. Jason has completed an MBA at the University of East London in 2026.
He also holds a Private Pilot License (UK CAA SEP) and is the proud father of
two Welsh-speaking children.
