David Kenyon

VP Engineering. Project management Defence and Aerospace

United Kingdom

About

I am a senior engineering and programme leader with over 35 years of experience directing global hardware, software, and product development teams across telecommunications, broadcast media, broadband, and defence. My career has been built on leading high‑value engineering programmes, transforming underperforming projects, and strengthening long‑term customer relationships through delivery excellence. I specialize in building high‑performing teams, driving complex, multi‑disciplinary product development, and restoring confidence in challenging programmes. My leadership style is hands‑on, transparent, and delivery‑focused — ensuring engineering rigour, predictable execution, and products that meet the highest standards of quality and reliability. With deep expertise spanning consumer broadcast media, broadband CPE, embedded systems, hardware and software development, and manufacturing engineering services, I bring a holistic understanding of the full product lifecycle. I’m passionate about developing engineering organisations, maturing processes, and enabling teams to innovate while maintaining discipline and accountability. My goal is to continue applying my experience to help organisations deliver world‑class products, strengthen customer trust, and achieve sustainable engineering excellence.

Experience

  • Engineering at BAE Systems, Inc.
    Jun 2025 - Present · 1 yr 1 mo

  • VP of Engineering at Vantiva
    Jan 2024 - Oct 2025 · 1 yr 10 mos

  • VP Engineering at CommScope
    Apr 2019 - Feb 2024 · 4 yrs 11 mos

  • VP Engineering at ARRIS
    Jan 2016 - Apr 2019 · 3 yrs 4 mos

  • Pace (20 yrs 2 mos)
    • VP Engineering
      Jan 2015 - Jan 2016 · 1 yr 1 mo

    • Director of Project Management
      Feb 2013 - Dec 2015 · 2 yrs 11 mos

      Set top video decoders for the worlds major pay TV companies

    • Project Manager
      2008 - Feb 2013 · 5 yrs 2 mos