Serve Well, Leave Well & Flourish

The FTG Ambassadors

Meet the Forces Transition Group Ambassadors.

Meet our FTG Ambassadors. These individuals are former service members who have successfully transitioned into civilian life and now hold influential positions across a range of professional fields. Their mission is to champion the FTG vision, connecting with businesses and industry leaders while inspiring and guiding those preparing to leave the military. Through their experience, insight, and dedication, our Ambassadors play a vital role in helping others navigate the next chapter of their journey with confidence and purpose.

Craig Elvin

Executive Search Consultant

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Craig Elvin is a seasoned Executive Search Consultant whose journey began in the British Armed Forces, where he honed his leadership, resilience, and operational skills. His military career laid the foundation for a values-driven approach to leadership—one that continues to shape his work today.

After leaving the Forces, Craig successfully navigated the often-challenging transition into civilian life. Drawing on his military mindset and adaptability, he built a thriving career in executive recruitment. Today, he serves as a Group Director at Heads Resourcing Group and leads their Executive Search business, Executive Heads, where he helps businesses across multiple sectors secure top-tier talent for their leadership teams.

Craig is passionate about supporting fellow veterans as they transition into or within civilian careers. As an Ambassador for the Forces Transition Group, he shares his journey to inspire others and provide practical guidance. His mission is to ensure that ex-Forces personnel recognise the immense value of their skills in the commercial world and feel empowered to take the next step with confidence.

Craig’s story is a powerful example of how military experience can be a launchpad for success in business—and how, with the right support, every service leaver can thrive.

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Grant Cochran 

Business Development Manager

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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.

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Christy Traore

Higher Education Professional

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Christy has worked in the education sector for over 25 years and has held Senior Management and Executive roles in both the private and public sector.  Her career started in further education and was focussed on programme design for the National Oil Corporation (Libya) and since spans working with  international and domestics universities leading on strategy, student experience, success and more specifically employability.
Aside from this Christy holds advisor roles for Firstgens – an organisation that supports those who are first in their family to go to university.  As an advisor here she is supporting the strategic development and growth of the business. 
Christy’s passion for supporting veterans came from her father who was an ex sailor, and more recently due to her own partner who is a service leaver, and served 22 years.   She has seen first hand many times how difficult it is to transition into civilian life, and how this often affects the wider family too. 
Christy in her role as ambassador wants to support those who are considering education whether as a service leaver or a family member.  She is happy to meet and discuss options, the process of getting into university and also help those who may want to work in the sector with developing their profile or just generally help with preparing for a job. 
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Sam Beevor MBA CEng MIET 

MOD Career Transition

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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.

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Muaaz Nadat

Citizen Resilience & Affairs

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Muaaz is a community-focused practitioner with over 10 years of experience supporting individuals and families across the UK. His work spans community engagement, career empowerment and digital inclusion, with a strong focus on helping people feel supported and able to move forward.
He has served as a board member, school governor, and enterprise advisor, and has undertaken extensive training in mental health awareness, safeguarding, and supporting vulnerable individuals.
Within the Armed Forces community, Muaaz supports personnel and veterans transitioning into civilian life, particularly during periods of uncertainty such as leaving service or adjusting to a new environment.
He offers a calm, non-judgemental space where individuals can talk openly, helping them build confidence, reassurance, and clarity on their next steps, including their journey into employment.
If you are transitioning from the Armed Forces and need someone to talk to, you are encouraged to reach out to Muaaz for support, reassurance, and guidance.
Get in touch with Muaaz

Anthony Muers

Project Manager

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After 28 years in the Royal Signals, I transitioned into a Project Manager role within the UK construction and energy sector. Throughout my military career, I held a range of positions from Signaller to Major, working in Operational and Training environments, including multiple deployments to Kosovo, Northern Ireland, Iraq and Afghanistan.

My experience centred on leading diverse teams, delivering telecommunications and Electronic Counter Measures solutions and training activities, whilst developing leadership skills that translate directly into project management. Since leaving, I’ve applied those fundamentals within major infrastructure projects, supporting delivery on National Grid programmes and adapting to the commercial and technical demands of the industry.

I understand that moving from the military into project management can feel uncertain, particularly when translating experience and navigating a new sector. I’m keen to support Service Leavers by sharing honest insights; what transfers well, where the gaps are, and how to position yourself effectively for roles in construction and infrastructure.

If you’re considering a move into project management, I’m happy to have a conversation and help you think it through.

Get in touch with Anthony

Howard Clark

Transition Career Advisor

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Howard Clark is transitioning from a 34-year Royal Navy career (Regular and Full-Time Reservist) as a strategic, values-driven, and inclusive leader. His military service culminated in directing a specialized international maritime unit, delivering sovereign capacity and capability development on a global scale. Managing a £1.2m annual budget, he deliberately engineered operations to minimize direct costs while maximizing downstream strategic and commercial returns. Howard is now preparing to leave the military by April 2026, exploring public and private-sector roles where he can secure a fulfilling career and deliver meaningful, transformative, and values-led impact.

“Transition is a total recalibration of identity. I’ve lived the full spectrum: from the shock of a short-notice departure to the mental exhaustion of recalling decades of service and translating those achievements into a ‘civilian speak’ that truly reflects their value. It is a mental battle; one that often triggers imposter syndrome and makes you question where you fit in a world that speaks a different language.
Reflecting on my own journey, I’ve come to realize the vital difference between resettlement and transition. For a time, I was a ‘passive sleepwalker,’ waiting for the resettlement process—’the system’—to weave its magic, only to realize that the system isn’t designed to find your future; you are. I should have taken absolute ownership much earlier, utilizing every support mechanism available to shape the ‘future me’ while still in uniform.
Success requires becoming an ‘active hunter.’ This means moving beyond just scrolling through job boards to build and utilize a genuine professional network. Whether that involves mastering LinkedIn, navigating company websites, or making your presence felt at FTG Live Events and employment fairs, it is about direct contact and being active in the room.
I’ve learned that a ‘no’ isn’t a dead end; it’s a data point. I’ve made mistakes and lived the grind of managing rejections and using them to refine my pitch. I am a product of the FTG process, and I’ve stocked my toolbox with their tools and guides to find my path.
I wanted to become an FTG Ambassador because I want to give back to the community that provided me with my own roadmap. I am here to listen, to support, and to share my experiences and realizations. I’m here to help you take ownership, navigate the jargon, and attack the civilian market with the same focus and dedication you gave to your service. You have served well; don’t just leave the military—launch your next career and flourish.
Hope this fits the bill and look forward to fulfilling this amazing opportunity to promote the fantastic FTG and support the Service Leave, Veteran and Blue Light community.”

 

Get in touch with Howard

Become an Ambassador

Think you’ve got what it takes to inspire the next generation of service leavers?

Now’s your opportunity to become an FTG Ambassador, helping to grow and strengthen the FTG family. Whether you’re spreading the word to businesses or connecting with our community of service leavers, veterans, blue light leavers, and spouses, your experience and passion can make a real difference.

If this sounds like you and you’re ready to give back, complete the form below and our team will be in touch soon.

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Forces Transition Group Transition Day

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A Live interactive session where you'll have the opportunity to learn tools and techniques to best prepare you for your upcoming interview and gain real experience via our hot seat where you'll be placed in a mock interview scenario and answer questions in front of others. Nothing prepares you like reality! 

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