One Defence Forum
A professionally governed, cross-sector forum enabling unclassified learning, insight, and collaboration to strengthen Defence logistics capability and professionalism.
Purpose
The One Defence Forum is a professionally governed, cross-sector learning community that brings together Defence, industry, academia, and veterans to explore unclassified logistics practice, share insight, and strengthen professional capability. It provides a structured, ethical space for collaboration, reflection, and development, supporting Defence readiness, resilience, and workforce professionalism.
Committee Members
| COMMITTEE ROLE | INCUMBENT | BRIEF RESPONSIBILITIES |
| Chair | Dominic McEvoy | Strategic leadership, governance accountability, external representation |
| Vice Chair | Fabiola Garay Balmori | Stakeholder engagement, annual strategy, thematic coherence, deputising. |
| Secretary | Squadron Leader Chris Vine RAF | Governance, compliance, reporting, rhythm of business, assurance. |
| Senior Strategic Adviser | Tim Brent | Strategic counsel, senior Defence insight, cross-sector connectivity, external relationship strengthening, priority influence |
| Insight, Research & Innovation Lead | Jason Silver | Insight curation, lessons analysis, trend identification, evidence-based outputs, Defence readiness and resilience enhancement |
| Professional Development & CPD Standards Lead | Chaz McKnight | Professional development design, annual programme delivery, CPD standards, unclassified learning advancement, One Defence collaboration |
| Programme & Professional Learning Lead | Damion Good | Programme alignment, CILT professional standards, CPD mapping, mentoring connections, workforce capability development |
| Partnerships & External Collaboration Lead | John Chetty | External partnerships, industry and academia engagement, professional dialogue, learning collaboration, ethical boundary adherence |
| Strategic Communications & Engagement Lead | Vacant | Communications strategy, professional messaging, stakeholder engagement, clarity and credibility, cross-sector reach |
| Inclusion, Participation & Community Lead | Vacant | Inclusive participation, cross-community engagement, diversity of perspective, community development, cultural integration |
| UK ARMED FORCES REPRESENTATIVES | INCUMBENT |
| Royal Navy | Vacant |
| British Army | Vacant |
| Royal Air Force | Group Captain Phil Cane RAF |
Communities & Events
Get involved with communities & events: Enjoy engaging events, specialist forums, and networking that bring transport and logistics professionals together.
Find Your Local Network
Find your local CILT(UK) network and get involved, join regional groups to connect with peers, debate industry issues, and make a difference in your area.
Policy Groups
CILT(UK) leads policy thinking, providing trusted guidance, consulting with industry, and representing logistics and transport professionals at the highest level.