Sally Giles
About Sally Giles
Sally Giles is an Account Manager - Defence at NI in the United Kingdom, with 15 years of experience in the Aerospace and Defence industry.
Current Role at NI
Sally Giles is an Account Manager for the Defence sector at National Instruments (NI) in the United Kingdom. She manages relationships with four major UK defence companies. Her role focuses on leveraging NI's open, software-defined platform and modular hardware to overcome industry challenges. Sally's work aims to make test a strategic advantage for her customers in the defence sector. She joined NI in July 2019.
Previous Experience at Expleo Group
Before joining NI, Sally Giles worked at Expleo Group. She served as a Key Account Manager from 2016 to 2019, where she was responsible for managing key accounts. Later, she briefly held the position of Business Development Manager in Preston in 2019. Her work at Expleo Group allowed her to hone skills in customer relationship management and business development within the aerospace and defence industry.
Role at Northwest Aerospace Alliance
Sally Giles had an extensive tenure at Northwest Aerospace Alliance in Preston, UK. She worked as the Industry Liaison Manager for NATEP from 2013 to 2016. Before that, she was a Commercial Assistant for Shared Services - ASCE2 from 2010 to 2013. Additionally, from 2007 to 2010, she coordinated the Aerospace Supply Chain Excellence Programme. These roles provided her with a deep understanding of the aerospace supply chain and industry dynamics.
Early Career at Steadplan Limited
Sally Giles began her professional career at Steadplan Limited as an Administrator/Workshop Support in Clitheroe. She worked there from 2002 to 2007, gaining valuable experience in administrative and operational support. This initial role laid the foundation for her subsequent positions in the aerospace and defence industry.
Education and Academic Background
Sally Giles completed her Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management and Law Joint Honours at The University of Bolton, studying from 2010 to 2015. Her academic background provided her with a robust foundation in business principles and legal frameworks. Sally also attended Haslingden High School, where she completed her secondary education.