Aston Martin, the luxury British car maker, has signed the Armed Forces Covenant, reinforcing its commitment to veterans, reservists and military families.
The signing ceremony took place last week at the company’s headquarters in Gaydon, Warwickshire, ahead of today, the 80th anniversary of VE Day.
Aston Martin Executive Chairman, Adrian Hallmark, and Major General Dan Reeve attended alongside Armed Forces veterans and reservists from across the business.
The Armed Forces Covenant is a promise to those who serve, or have served, and their families with the aim of ensuring they are treated with fairness and respect in society.
In signing the Covenant, Aston Martin has committed to being an Armed Forces-friendly employer and to support those transitioning from military to civilian careers.
Aston Martin’s pledge
Mr Hallmark said: “At Aston Martin we recognise the outstanding value that veterans, reservists and military families bring to our business, from technical expertise to a strong sense of teamwork and leadership.”
Major General Reeve said: “We are pleased to welcome Aston Martin Lagonda as a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant. This public commitment reinforces the company’s recognition of the value and skills that veterans, reservists, and military families bring to the workplace.”
Aston Martin joins a cohort of over thirteen thousand organisations across the UK who have pledged to support the Armed Forces community.
