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Gabby Costigan is Group Managing Director, Business Development for BAE Systems. Gabby joined BAE Systems in 2017 and led BAE Systems Australia, the largest defence and security company in Australia, in her role as Chief Executive Officer between 2018 - 2022. Prior to BAE Systems, Gabby was CEO for Linfox International Group, where she focused on transforming the business with an emphasis on strong customer service and the highest standards in safety and integrity. A graduate in Aeronautical Engineering, Gabby joined the Australian Army and retired as a Colonel. She has since taken an active interest in veteran affairs and championing women in defence and engineering. This is demonstrated in her roles as member of the Australian Business Advisory Council, Chair of the Council for Women and Families United by Defence Service and advocate for the Soldier On charity. Gabby was awarded a Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (MBE) for her services to UK/Australia relations in 2019, and was appointed as a Non-Executive Director at Balfour Beatty in 2024.