Nick Gothard was announced director of Boeing Defence Australia’s (BDA) Supply Chain Management capability in January 2015. In this role, he leads a team of more than 150 supply chain professionals across 10 sites who are responsible for the delivery of world class goods and services via BDA’s suppliers and partners. Prior to this appointment, Gothard served as BDA’s Senior Manager of Subcontracts and Procurement. Commencing mid-2010, he led the evolution of BDA’s procurement capability during a period of significant change within the business. Gothard joined BDA in 2003 and held various roles of increasing responsibility in procurement, contract management and supply chain. During this time, he worked on complex development programs including the Vigilare air battle management system and the High Frequency Modernisation project, as well as domestic and international new business campaigns. He has been instrumental in introducing a range of supplier diversity initiatives at Boeing to increase the participation of Small-to-Medium Enterprises and Indigenous businesses in BDA’s supply chain, in line with BDA’s responsibilities under its Reconciliation Action Plan and supplier diversity policy. Before joining Boeing, Gothard worked in the food manufacturing industry. He holds Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Business (Management) degrees from the University of Queensland.