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Andrew Chalklin

Chief Information Officer and Executive Director, Security

Andy joined AWE in May 2024 as Chief Information Officer and Executive Director for Security.

In his role Andy is responsible for AWE’s sizeable technology change portfolio that is focused on modernising and bringing new capability to AWE. Andy is also accountable for all aspects of security at AWE; physical, personnel and cyber security.

Andy has extensive international experience driving technology innovation, and digital transformation, and specialises in building efficient and agile teams, with productive stakeholder relationships.

Andy started his career in space and aviation, joining EASAMS directly from university after studying Microelectronics & Computer Engineering at Bangor. He has then spent the next 30 years of his career in roles across technology, hospitality and financial services, and space and aviation.

Prior to joining AWE, Andy was Chief Operating Officer at the University of Surrey, providing central services including IT, Cybersecurity, Finance, HR and Estates and Facilities. He also had accountability for commercial operations and subsidiaries such as Surrey Sports Park and Surrey Research Park, as well as Surrey’s incubator space and Surrey Seed Fund, handling IP commercialisation and venture funding.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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A commemorative display in a grand room with marble columns and historic portraits, showcasing AWE's 75-year timeline of nuclear security technologies from the 1940s to the present, under the slogan 'Proud of our past. Prepared for the future.'

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75 Years of AWE: A landmark innovation showcase

On 16 October, AWE marked a major milestone in its history with the ‘AWE75: Proud of our past. Prepared for our future.’ event at the Institution of Civil Engineers, London. The event saw over 100 guests from across government, academia and the defence community gather to commemorate AWE’s legacy and look ahead to our future.

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Future talent celebrated at graduation event

AWE has marked a major milestone in its early careers programme with the graduation of 35 apprentices. The event celebrated the achievements of individuals who have completed programmes across a range of technical disciplines and who now join the workforce supporting one of the UK’s most critical national security missions.

Connect - the newsletter for AWE's neighbours - Autumn 2025

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Connect – Autumn 2025

Welcome to the extended version of Connect Thank you for taking the time to read the printed leaflet you received in the post, and for scanning the QR code to discover more. Taking some of our content online has enabled us to reduce the printing associated with Connect by more than half, supporting our environmental […]

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