A versatile senior executive in the Royal Navy renowned for strong inspirational leadership and communication skills honed by leading teams on operational submarine deployments and two transoceanic rowing crossings.Specialist in strategic planning, complex budget management, and program delivery gained through the inauguration, delivery, governance, commercial leadership, and strategic oversight of UK Defence priority number one’s (Continuous at Sea Nuclear Deterrent) human performance capability. Committed to delivering positive social impact, exemplified by founding and leading HMS Oardacious, inspiring millions globally and raising hundreds of thousands of pounds for mental health charity initiatives within the defence community. Additionally, serving as a trustee for military charities, further demonstrating dedication to this cause. A role model and resilience ambassador, promoting well-being and the importance of mental health advocacy.Passionate about the relentless pursuit of organisational and personal betterment, with a solid foundation in engineering, innovation, and leadership. Recognised with the ability to inspire, energise, and engage teams, creating positive and dynamic working environments. Security cleared.
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Head Of Human PerformanceRoyal NavyReigate, Gb
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Submarine Service Head Of Human PerformanceRoyal Navy Nov 2021 - Present• Established a Human Performance capability for the Royal Navy Submarine Service to optimise the performance, health, wellbeing and lived experience of Submariners and assure the human component of all UK Nuclear Submarine capability. -
Royal Navy Head Of Human PerformanceRoyal Navy Apr 2023 - Sep 2023
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Founder And Campaign DirectorHms Oardacious Aug 2018 - PresentUnited Kingdom• Founder and Director of an extreme adventure organisation delivering 4 record breaking Atlantic ocean rowing crossings, channel swims and other headline challenges• Leveraged strong networking skills to build relationships with individuals and over 60 organisations to secure meaningful and enduring partnerships; Established a £900k corporate sponsorship portfolio• Planned, led and executed a multi-channel PR campaign that has reached millions globally and successfully enhanced brand visibility and engagement • Orchestrated a major charity fundraising campaign including organising and hosting exclusive charity dinners and networking events at prestigious venues, raising over £307,000 for charity • Built a team of 30+ volunteers • Inspirational public speaker, delivered over 70 impactful speeches at numerous events ranging from corporate talks to after-dinner keynote presentations• Extreme Endurance Athlete: Rowed across the Atlantic twice and swam across the English Channel• www.hmsoardacious.com -
Submarine Service Mental Health ChampionRoyal Navy Feb 2020 - Feb 2023• Established the inaugural Submariner Mental Health ambassadors network; cohering Mental Health activity across the Royal Navy, healthcare and charities• Mental Health spokesperson for the Royal Navy Submarine service during lockdown appearing on national news, MoD media outlets and other press channels.• Planned and lead MH Awareness Media campaigns within both the MoD and public facing• Established the first iteration of Digital Therapeutic support for operational Submariners
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TrusteeThe Submariner Memorial Appeal Apr 2020 - Jun 2022Trustee and Royal Navy serving representative for the Submariner Memorial Appeal; A registered charity set up to create a fitting memorial to submariners who have lost their lives in the Service and to the sacrifice of their families. I co-lead the PR and fundraising efforts for the appeal allowing us to successfully fundraise ~£600k to build the memorial. The memorial was unveiled by HRH the Prince of Wales in May 2022 and the memorial management has now been handed to the National Memorial Arboretum.
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Submarine Production - Nuclear Propulsion EngineerSubmarine Delivery Agency Feb 2020 - Nov 2021Ministry Of Defence Abbey Wood• Strategy, governance and engineering lead for Naval Nuclear Steam Raising Plantactivities on the Astute Class Submarine build prog• Member of SM Enterprise extended Leadership team• Led Submarine Production’s Nuclear assurance process (multi-industry) through l lockdown to ensure governance milestones didn’t impact Submarine build programme delivery -
In-Service Submarines - Atmosphere Purification & Monitoring Project LeadSubmarine Delivery Agency Oct 2017 - Feb 2020Bristol, United KingdomContractual Lead for c£70M project portfolio, including atmosphere purification,monitoring, and management on operational submarines• Produced BC and procurement strategy for In-Service equipment achieving RN Main Gate approval for next generation APE Capability.• Submarine Atmosphere Monitoring and Purification Committee member (MoD, International, Industry, S&T) to innovate and optimise in-service Atmosphere capability
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Marine Engineering Officer (Submarines)Royal Navy Jun 2014 - Oct 2017• Charge qualified Marine Engineer Officer, Cat A1 Nuclear watchkeeper, progressedthrough section head roles (Propulsion, Ship Systems, Nuclear Reactor).• Lead and managed teams of technical ratings in harbour and on deployment ensuring delivery of equipment maintenance, modification and defect prosecution to meet command objectives
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Commissioned Officer & Assistant Marine Engineering Officer (Training)Royal Navy Sep 2010 - Jan 2015• Commission from Britannia Royal Naval College.• Systems Engineering & Management Course and Officers Nuclear Operators Course.• Category A1 Nuclear Supervisor.• Royal Navy Rugby player: representing the service overseas at the Inter Defence Forces Rugby World Cup (Australia), Armed Forces cup & Domestic leagues
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Research EngineerDepartment Of Mechanical Engineering, University Of Sheffield Jun 2009 - Sep 2009Sheffield Low Carbon Combustion Research CentreSummer internship at the University of Sheffield’s Low Carbon Combustion Centre researching effects of Oxgyen content in Jet Engine Fuel. This placement lead to my Masters dissertation 'Investigating the emissions of primary NOx from aircraft engines' with Professor Chris Wilson. -
Rugby PlayerLou Rugby Aug 2008 - Jun 2009Lyon Area, France1 year player contract with Lyon LOU rugby in France Pro2 league.
Hugo Mitchell-Heggs Education Details
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Nuclear Reactor Technology -
Defence School Of Marine EngineeringMarine Engineering -
Britannia Royal Naval CollegeRoyal Navy Officer Training
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Mechanical Engineering With French -
2.1 Dual Honours Masters
Frequently Asked Questions about Hugo Mitchell-Heggs
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Hugo Mitchell-Heggs works for Royal Navy
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Hugo Mitchell-Heggs's current role is Head of Human Performance.
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Hugo Mitchell-Heggs attended Cranfield University, Defence School Of Marine Engineering, Britannia Royal Naval College, The University Of Sheffield, Insa Lyon - Institut National Des Sciences Appliquées De Lyon.
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