Prash Sharma is Head of M&A at Airbus Defence and Space, working at the intersection of European technology, defence and sovereignty. He leads investments, acquisitions and strategic partnerships across the defence technology ecosystem, with a particular focus on emerging technologies and European industrial capabilities. Previously, Prash worked at ArcelorMittal, helping drive the transformation of the European steel industry, and served as an Economic Adviser in the UK Parliament. A British national who has lived and worked across the UK, France and Germany, he brings a unique European perspective to defence, technology and investment.