A former Major in the British Army and a qualified Ammunition Technical Officer (ATO), Weapons Intelligence expert and Staff College graduate, David formed DHA Ltd in 2006. His experience as a military officer, especially as a member of the Maritime Counter Terrorism Team, and, latterly, in the international security arena where he advised US Homeland Security on global weapons and explosives issues, convinced him that there was a need for a dedicated safety solutions service provider where rapid response, quality, compliance and cost sensitivity were the key ingredients for success. David has built DHA Global on these principles.

Peter has turned his operational management understanding and expertise developed in the army to benefit organisations ranging from the United Nations and Sellafield to various private businesses including a number of top tier construction companies. Communication is the cornerstone of his approach to management – both internal and public facing. He has consistently demonstrated the ability to lead diverse teams of professionals to new levels of success in a variety of highly competitive industries, innovative markets, and fast paced environments. He has more than 20 years of hands-on experience in strategic planning, logistics management, business development, continuous improvement, and change – with his project and stakeholder management skills credited as strengths no matter the sector or client.

A former Senior Professional Technology Officer with the UK Ministry of Defence, (MOD) Mark is an accomplished armaments engineer with significant experience in the ‘through life’ management of a variety of both British Army land based munitions and Royal Naval underwater weapons. Mark has managed overseas procurement programmes for new munition buys and large-scale logistics disposal programmes for life expired munitions. Since leaving the MOD Mark has worked on the production of weapon safety and environmental reports, meeting the exacting standards of the Director Ordnance Safety Group (DOSG) for the MOD and its customers.

Steve served in the Regular Army for over 27 years as an Ammunition Technician reaching the rank of Warrant Officer. Following a varied career, covering all aspects of the Ammunition trade he has a vast depth of experience of delivering training on Ordnance, Munitions, and Explosives including 12 years at the Army School of Ammunition / Defence Explosive Munitions Search School at Kineton. Since leaving the services he has worked on demilitarisation of munitions at Shoeburyness and more recently worked in Afghanistan, Somalia, South Sudan, Turkey, Syria, UK and Iraq providing advice and training on the safe storage of stockpiled ammunition, and post conflict reconstruction projects. He is a member of the Institute of Explosives Engineers

Ed served in the Regular Army for 26 years as an Ammunition Technician, reaching the rank of Warrant Officer Class 1. Within that time, he covered all aspects of the Ammunition trade, including technical depot management both in the UK and on Operations, instructional roles in UXO disposal, munition transport and storage. A significant time was spent with Defence Equipment & Support (UK MOD) conducting ‘through life’ management of munitions. As well as EOD roles and large-scale logistic munition disposal, both organizational through contracting and hands on running a small team of experts. Ed completed multiple Operational Tours of Kosovo, Iraq and Afghanistan, as well as working in Falkland Islands, Germany, Canada, Poland and Malawi. He is a member of the Institute of Explosives Engineers.

Dan served in the Regular Army for 19 years, as an Ammunition Technician, reaching the rank of Warrant Officer Class 1. During his career, he covered all aspects of the Ammunition trade, including technical depot management, instructional and EOD roles. Dan also completed several Operational Tours of Iraq, Afghanistan, Northern Ireland and most recently, the Falkland Islands. Commended for his service, he received several Generals commendations and was Mentioned in Despatches for his work In Afghanistan. Dan joined DHA Global in 2023, and also conducts EOD/UXO mitigation roles in the UK. He is a member of the Institute of Explosive Engineers.

After graduating from Nottingham University with an honours degree in English and Classics, Sarah followed a career in the wine industry where she developed first class marketing, copywriting and administrative skills. Utilising this expertise and experience, Sarah ensures that all of DHA Global’s administrative and back office procedures and processes run smoothly.