Damian Killeen Bio

Damian Killeen

Chairman’s Advisor
Remah International Group

Damian joined Remah International Group in September 2024 and works directly for the Chairman, advising on all aspects of the Defence and Security business. He has lived in Abu Dhabi since 2019. For over 30 years, Damian has been at the forefront of Air Land and Air Maritime operations, mission readiness training and tactics development. Before joining Remah, he spent five years with CAE Defence and Security, which included time as the General Manager of the UAE business and Managing Director of the Middle East portfolio.

Previously, he was the Customer and Operational Services Director for Middle East, leading the instruction and maintenance service contracts across the region. He also spent time as an Instructor and the Program Manager of the RQ-1E program. Before arriving in UAE, Damian spent two years with UK Defence company Inzpire. As the Head of Collective Training Division, he led the teams that delivered the UK’s premier live and synthetic collective training exercises to UK and NATO future mission commanders.

A decorated Royal Air Force veteran, Damian is a pilot and weapons instructor on Harrier and MQ-9. During his time in the UK Armed Forces, he served at all levels, including front line multi-national operations, the Air Warfare Centre and the Operations Directorate in the Ministry of Defence. After serving 25 years, he retired from the Royal Air Force. As a graduate of Kings College London, Damian holds an MA in Defence Studies. Damian is married and a proud father of three.