Grant Cochran is the BDM (T&M) for Company X Consulting, the first company to partner with Forces Transition Group (FTG). CXC Ltd is proud to be a GOLD ERS Veteran‑owned consultancy, specialising in Defence and Government, and predominantly staffed by veterans.

Grant brings a wealth of experience: 22 years of service in the Royal Corps of Signals, followed by over a decade in industry. He has worked both as an independent consultant and later as a permanent employee for a multinational defence company, delivering projects across Defence and Government. Since joining CXC Ltd, he has progressed from Principal Consultant to Account Manager, and now serves within the C‑Suite as Business Development Manager (T&M), responsible for recruitment, marketing, and the management of all company consultants.

Beyond his role, Grant is a passionate advocate for the veteran community. He leads the company’s commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant and the GOLD Employee Recognition Scheme, chairs the CXC Benevolent Trust, and coordinates support for the Royal Signals Institute, White Ensign Association, FTG partnership, Kaizen Summit, and sponsorship of the English Veterans Awards.

Having personally experienced the challenges of transitioning from military to civilian life, Grant understands the importance of guidance and opportunity for service leavers. His dedication to FTG reflects his belief in empowering veterans to build successful and fulfilling careers after service. As he often says: “I have been where you are.”

Grant’s passion stems from his own journey, and his work continues to create pathways that help veterans and their families thrive. His contribution to FTG is both professional and personal,  an honour rooted in his mission to support those who serve and have served.

Sam Beevor is a strategic, values-driven leader transitioning from a 24-year Army career, the pinnacle of which was commanding a battalion, completed earlier this year. He is now preparing to leave the military by February 2026, exploring private-sector roles where he can deliver meaningful, supportive, values-led impact.

Sam’s background spans leading large organisations, improving culture and retention, and bringing data and practical innovation to decision-making. He has made the most of the Army Skills Offer, and recognises how fortunate that makes him: he’s taking forward credible skills, qualifications and experience that open real opportunity. At the same time, he has first-hand, current experience of how hard retirement and transition can be, insight that fuels his commitment to help others.

As an Ambassador for the Forces Transition Group, Sam is passionate about giving service leavers the confidence and mindset to start well. He believes FTG’s events and community are a genuine accelerator: John and the team have built a surrogate network you can adopt from day one, because the network is everything. Their cultivation of a credible, veteran-positive ecosystem is deeply impressive, and it lets you plug straight into a community that sees, values and champions your potential. Sam’s mission is the same as it was when he led soldiers: support people, set conditions for success, and help them thrive.

Craig Rollason is an experienced business analysis leader and coach with a 30‑year career across energy, utilities, manufacturing, public sector, waste and retail industries. He currently working at Biffa, a major parter to FTG as head of business analysis in the IT function. He specialises in building team capability, leading transformative change, and empowering people through facilitation, communication and coaching. His work spans corporate leadership, voluntary service, and community impact, including Samaritans and youth mentoring. Craig’s future career focus is to expand his coaching practice, strengthen leadership development, and use his experience to guide people through major transitions — aligning strongly with FTG’s mission to inspire, connect and support those moving into civilian careers.

Five ways Craig can help people transitioning from the forces to civilian life

1. Translating military experience into civilian‑ready skills

Craig has deep expertise in business analysis, change, leadership and team capability building . He can help service leavers articulate their strengths in ways employers understand.

2. Coaching through identity and purpose shifts

His coaching practice focuses on career development, leadership growth and navigating change — ideal for people redefining their professional identity after military service.

3. Building confidence through active listening and emotional support

Craig’s Samaritans experience gives him exceptional listening skills and empathy, supporting individuals who may feel uncertain, overwhelmed or disconnected during transition .

4. Helping people understand modern workplace culture

With decades across multiple sectors and senior roles, Craig can demystify civilian organisational structures, expectations and communication styles, reducing the “culture shock” many leavers face.

5. Connecting people to opportunities and communities

As a conference leader, presenter, mentor and community volunteer , Craig is well‑placed to introduce service leavers to networks, employers and professional communities — a core FTG ambassador responsibility.

The offer to FTG

 Craig has coached all his life as sees coaching as the destination career. He is in the final stages of qualifying for the advanced diploma in coaching accredited with the association of coaching. As part of qualification craig has to achieve a number of coaching hours with clients. So  initially craig would offer up to 6 free session at no charge for individuals needing support on a first come first serve basis until March 2027 when the coaching model / funding arrangements will be reviewed. All coaching would be subject to both parties signing up to a 2 page coaching agreement that set out the terms of the coaching agreement.