2020 Award Judges

Deana is currently the Chief Operating Officer of the Government Security Function in the Cabinet Office, responsible for delivering an effective cross-Government security function to protect Government assets and people. Deana previously spent twenty years in the Ministry of Defence working in a variety of roles, including with the Royal Navy, leading the Civilian HR and Secretariat teams, with the Royal Air Force as Head HR Business Partner, as Chief of Staff to the MOD Permanent Secretary and at the Permanent Joint Headquarters during Operation TELIC 1, the military operation in Iraq, for which Deana was awarded the MBE.  

“I am delighted to support the Soldiering On Awards which are a fantastic celebration of the outstanding achievements of individuals across the Armed Forces community who are inspirational role models for others and whose incredible commitment and dedication is suitably honoured.”

(All Awards Judges)