Celebrating Australian Defence Industry Excellence: Meet PentenAmio’s 2025 Award Finalists
The Australian Defence Industry Awards celebrate individuals and organisations making exceptional contributions to the nation’s defence sector — a sector defined by innovation, technical excellence, and sovereign strength.
We’re proud to announce that two members of the PentenAmio AU team have been recognised as finalists in the 2025 awards, highlighting the leadership, expertise, and impact our people bring to Australia’s defence capability.
EXECUTIVE OF THE YEAR & FEMALE DEFENCE LEADER OF THE YEAR FINALIST
Sarah Bailey
Group Executive Director & CEO Australia
Sarah’s dual nomination is a testament to her strategic leadership and steadfast commitment to advancing sovereign capability. Her work continues to guide PentenAmio AU through a period of ambitious growth and innovation, while championing inclusive leadership across the sector.
ENGINEER OF THE YEAR FINALIST
Connor Brendish
A/g Engineering Manager, Systems Team
Connor has been instrumental in leading engineering initiatives that push the boundaries of secure systems and trusted technologies. His nomination recognises not only his technical acumen but also his ability to lead high-performing teams in solving real-world problems.
These honours reflect the calibre of talent at PentenAmio and our shared mission to deliver secure, sovereign technologies for defence.
We extend our congratulations to all 2025 finalists and thank Defence Connect for continuing to celebrate the achievements driving our industry forward. PentenAmio wishes Sarah and Connor the very best.