Della Heptinstall appointed Vice Chair of Yorkshire Regional Defence & Security Cluster
5th November 2026
Della Heptinstall, Defence Sector Lead at Walker Morris, has been appointed Vice Chair of the Yorkshire Regional Defence & Security Cluster.
The Cluster brings together businesses and stakeholders to strengthen collaboration, support innovation and champion Yorkshire’s contribution to the UK’s defence and security capabilities.
A lawyer and Army Reserve Officer, Della Heptinstall brings legal, commercial and military perspectives to the role, with a focus on industrial resilience, supply chains and opportunities for businesses across the region.
Discussing her appointment, Della Heptinstall, Defence Sector Lead at Walker Morris, said: “I’m proud to have been appointed Vice Chair of the Yorkshire Regional Defence & Security Cluster.
“Yorkshire has a remarkable industrial heritage and an exciting future in defence. With national security and industrial resilience increasingly in focus, there is a real opportunity to bring businesses together, strengthen regional supply chains and ensure Yorkshire is at the forefront of the UK’s defence ambitions.
“I’m looking forward to working with the Chair, members and partners to build on the Cluster’s momentum and turn that ambition into meaningful opportunities for the region.”
The appointment builds on Walker Morris’ work in the defence sector, supporting businesses as they face an evolving industrial, commercial and regulatory landscape.
