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About Us

The BSL leadership team in discussion overlooking the Doha skyline

Who We Are

At BSL we take pride in being a Qatari firm where people are at the heart of everything we do.

BSL was established in Qatar in 2019 as a BAE Systems Joint Venture and has grown from a specialised workforce solutions provider into a multi-disciplinary outsourcing firm with over 350 employees and offices in Qatar, the UK, Turkiye and Oman. We combine rigorous international standards with deep local knowledge of the Qatari market - helping organisations of all sizes streamline their operations, grow their teams and develop their people.

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Our Journey

2019-2020

BSL is established as a Joint Venture in Qatar between BAE Systems & Strategic Aerospace Services WLL.

2021-2022

Expansion to the first international location with the establishment of BSL UK in 2021.
Growth to BSL's 100th Employee in May and 200th Employee in September in 2022.

2023-2024

First Tawteen ICV In Country Value Certification with a score of 73.09% and growth to BSL's 300th Employee in November 2023.
Second international expansion with the establishment of BSL Oman. Awarded Great Place to Work Certification and increased ICV score to 88.22% in 2024.

2025-2026

Third international expansion with the establishment of BSL Türkiye. Ranked 13th best Qatari SME to work for and increased BSL's ICV score to 91.34% in 2025.
Record high order intake in 2026.

What Sets
Us Apart

Most outsourcing firms offer either global standards or local knowledge - BSL delivers both. We were built within Qatar's defence and aerospace sector, giving us first-hand experience of WPS-compliant payroll, Labour Card processes, regulatory frameworks, and government procurement. At the same time, our international footprint and partner network gives clients access to globally accredited training programmes, cross-border recruitment pipelines and operational standards that meet the most demanding requirements. The result: clients get a partner that knows Qatar deeply, thinks globally, and takes full ownership of complexity so they don't have to.

BSL specialists reviewing a technology deployment

Unwavering Commitment to
Ethical Excellence

Our commitment to ethical operations isn't just a statement - it's reflected in our certifications and how we work every day. BSL holds ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management certification, is a certified Great Place to Work, and is registered on JOSCAR, the defence and aerospace supplier qualification system. We were also ranked 13th best SME to work for in Qatar in 2025. We operate with full transparency on employment contracts, payroll and compliance - because our clients trust us with their people, and that responsibility is something we take seriously.

Contributing To
Qatar’s Vision 2030

QNV 2030 calls for a diversified, knowledge-based economy built on capable, well-equipped people and efficient, locally-rooted businesses. BSL contributes to this directly - through ICV-aligned procurement practices and training programmes that build long-term capability within client organisations operating in Qatar.

A BSL client workshop bringing local and international teams together

Proud Partners in
Qatar’s Progress

We take immense pride in our role as a catalyst for Qatar's advancement, aligning our strategies and efforts with the nation's vision for a prosperous and sustainable future. Join us at BSL as we continue to shape success, not just for our clients, but for the greater benefit of Qatar's enduring progress.

Meet Our Leadership

Chairman

Sheikh Mohamed Bin Falah Bin Jassim Bin Jabor Al-Thani

BSL Delivers outstanding solutions, empowers human capital, and fosters innovation for a prosperous future. We uphold the highest standards, provide world class services and contribute to Qatar’s National Vision 2030

CEO

Jane Seddon

Jane Seddon is Chief Executive Officer of BSL, bringing more than two decades of leadership experience across the UK and the Middle East. Jane has built a distinguished career leading strategy, operations, organisational transformation, and commercial growth within the Defence and Aerospace sector.

Prior to becoming CEO of BSL, Jane held several senior leadership roles within BAE Systems, working across the UK, Saudi Arabia, Oman and Qatar. Her experience spans programme delivery, governance, workforce strategy, business development, and operational excellence. She has worked directly with senior government and ministry leadership on capability, workforce, and training. As HR Director for the Middle East, she led HR integration across BAE Systems' full regional footprint, having previously held Director roles across Centres of Expertise, Talent & Resourcing, and Organisation Design & Change Management in Saudi Arabia, where she delivered major transformation programmes.

Jane's career began as an apprentice with BAE Systems in the UK, progressing through a series of leadership roles before moving into Middle East leadership positions from 2015 onwards. This foundation now supports her leadership of BSL's continued growth across Qatar, the United Kingdom, Oman, and Türkiye.

A qualified coach and values-led leader, Jane holds an MSc in Strategic Personnel & Development and is a Chartered Fellow of the CIPD, alongside an ICF Postgraduate Certificate in Business & Personal Coaching.

Amina Mohamed Hanif Tagari

Head of Training Services

Vijai Mistry

General Manager BSL UK

Erdem Akbaş

Head of Growth & General Manager BSL Türkiye

Mohammed Kothiya

Chief Finance Officer

Rizwan Ali

Head of Business Operations & Procurement