– UK, London – Defence Holdings PLC (LON: ALRT), the UK’s next‑generation defence technology platform, announced the appointment of Staz Stazicker to its Board as a Non‑Executive Director, subject to completion of standard due diligence checks.
Brian Stockbridge, Co‑Founder said: “Staz’s elite military leadership, operational precision, and proven innovation translate exceptionally well to our ambition of scaling advanced defence tech. He brings the clarity and resilience we need at the board level.”
About Anthony ”Staz” Stazicker
With 13 years of decorated military service, including a decade in UK Special Forces, Staz served as a chief sniper instructor and demolitions expert, earning the Conspicuous Gallantry Cross for combat actions in Afghanistan in 2013.
Originally a Royal Marine, he joined SBS in 2009 after passing Selection first time. His military career saw high-stakes missions across multiple theatres, including clandestine operations at sea, desert, jungle, and mountain environments. Staz is a published author and was part of the former Special Forces team that set the fastest known time for a speed ascent of Mount Everest, travelling from London to the top of the world and back in just 7 days.
After leaving the forces in 2018, Staz co‑founded ThruDark, a high‑performance technical apparel brand, alongside fellow UKSF veteran Louis Tinsley. Drawing directly on field experience, the brand was built to solve real equipment failures, from kit zips failing mid‑air to inadequate cold‑weather protection. ThruDark clothing is personally trialled by Staz in extreme conditions, from Arctic ascents to high-altitude peaks, ensuring real-world performance.
Since its launch, ThruDark has achieved impressive growth: £10-13 million in annual revenue, nearly 90% growth over three years, a Sunday Times Fast Track listing, and global expansion, including into the U.S. market.
Staz said: “At Defence Holdings, I see an opportunity to extend battlefield-tested discipline and real-world adaptability into sovereign-level defence Tech. It’s the same mindset under pressure that drives success.”
About Defence Holdings PLC
Defence Holdings PLC is a defence technology platform. The Company focuses on developing and acquiring AI-driven analytics, autonomous systems, secure communications, and critical infrastructure solutions across land, sea, air, space, and cyber domains. Supported by deep capital markets insight and long-term tech partnerships, the Company is dedicated to transforming European defence capabilities.
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