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General Sir Mike Jackson appointed to senior advisory role at PA Consulting Group - 11 December 2006

Former Chief of the General Staff joins PA as Senior Advisor and Chair of PA’s Defence Advisory Board

PA is delighted to announce that General Sir Mike Jackson, former Chief of the General Staff, is joining PA Consulting Group as Senior Advisor and Chair of PA’s Defence Advisory Board.

General Sir Mike Jackson GCB CBE DSO will join PA in February 2007, after his recent retirement from the British Army. He has had an extraordinarily distinguished career, commanding on operations at every level, and developing a strong reputation for putting his soldiers first and concentrating on support to the front line forces. He has seen active service in Northern Ireland, Bosnia, Macedonia and Kosovo, and has worked across the MOD in a number of high profile roles, as well as operating with the Armed Forces of many allied nations. (See notes for full biography.)

The appointment of General Sir Mike Jackson further strengthens PA’s position as one of the leading public sector consulting firms in the UK, and he will play a key role in guiding PA’s strategy in defence, as Chair of the Defence Advisory Board. General Sir Mike Jackson will also work with PA’s clients in an advisory capacity.

Nick Chaffey, Global Head of Defence Consulting at PA, said:

“I am delighted that General Sir Mike Jackson will be joining PA. His appointment further strengthens PA's world-class team in the government sector and particularly in defence. He brings a wealth of experience and insight which, together with PA’s existing expertise, will enable us to work on the complex problems facing defence, both in government and industry. We are very much looking forward to working with him.”

General Sir Mike Jackson added:

“Joining PA marks an exciting new phase in my career. It gives me an opportunity to continue contributing to UK and international defence affairs with an independent firm that is known for its excellence. I am looking forward to the challenge of this new environment, and working with a team that is clearly both an expert in its field, and highly dedicated to its clients.”

Andrew Hooke, COO and Head of Government Consulting at PA, said:

“There is tremendous excitement in the firm that General Sir Mike is joining PA. From a business perspective, his experience at the highest levels of government brings unique insight and judgment that will further enhance our capabilities. From a management and organisational perspective, we look forward to benefiting from his position as one of the most senior leaders in this country.”

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