Our people

As interim Chief Executive, Vanessa provides strategic background in customer experience and business development to enhance our support to existing and new clients that rely on our ADMIRALTY charts and services to safely navigate the world’s oceans.

As Chief People Officer, Amy Carrillo is responsible for developing a culture and work environment that helps staff to thrive at the UK Hydrographic Office (UKHO).

Across the organisation, her teams play a key role in leadership development, smarter working, diversity and inclusion and engagement, both internally and across the local community. These teams are also responsible for the creation of the UKHO’s award-winning apprenticeship scheme, which has been instrumental in helping the organisation to harness new talent and support the development of staff.

David was Chief Finance Officer at the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory until 2024. David joined Dstl from the Ministry of Defence (MOD) where he was the Head of Business Strategy and Governance, the department’s corporate finance team. During this time, he led on MOD’s asset sales programme and managed the department’s relationship with its trading funds, including Dstl.

As National Hydrographer and Director of Data Acquisition, Angus is responsible for building partnerships which underpin the UKHO’s role as a world-leading centre for hydrography and marine geospatial data.

He will lead the work that the UKHO undertakes within the international hydrographic community and supporting the organisation’s efforts to fulfil its public task and ensure Safety of Life at Sea. 

Sally has held senior digital transformation roles in the public, private and third sector for over 20 years. Recently, she has been the founder/chief executive officer of the Centre for Digital Public Services in Wales, an organisation that supports the design and delivery of good, user-led, digital public services in Wales. Previous roles have included chief operating officer at the Cabinet Office/Government Digital Service, chief digital and technology officer at the Crown Commercial Service, digital advisor of Essex County Council and chief digital advisor at Defra.

Elinor has 18 years experience at the UKHO, starting her career as a marine cartographer before developing through a number of roles including Product Delivery Manager, Relationship Manager, Head of Global Partnering and Engagement and Head of New Data Acquisition.

Most recently Elinor has been our Head of Corporate Strategy during which time Elinor has led development of our corporate and business plans, working closely with our executive and senior leadership teams, the Board and MoD stakeholders; whilst also continuing to lead our Government Relations and Secretariat areas.

As Chief Data Officer at the UK Hydrographic Office (UKHO), Dave Tomaney leads teams responsible for assuring, managing and assessing data, and creating products and services.