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Head of Human Performance
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Royal Navy
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Hugo Mitchell-Heggs is listed as Head of Human Performance at Royal Navy, a with 13157 employees, based in Reigate, England, United Kingdom. AeroLeads shows a matched LinkedIn profile for Hugo Mitchell-Heggs.
Hugo Mitchell-Heggs previously worked as Submarine Service Head of Human Performance at Royal Navy and Royal Navy Head of Human Performance at Royal Navy. Hugo Mitchell-Heggs holds Pgdip, Nuclear Reactor Technology from Cranfield University.
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About Hugo Mitchell-Heggs
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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Submarine Service Head Of Human Performance
Current• 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.
Nov 2021 - Present
Royal Navy Head Of Human Performance
Apr 2023 - Sep 2023
Founder And Campaign Director
Current• 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
Aug 2018 - Present
Submarine Service Mental Health Champion
• 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
Feb 2020 - Feb 2023
Trustee
The Submariner Memorial Appeal
Trustee 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.
Apr 2020 - Jun 2022
Submarine Production - Nuclear Propulsion Engineer
• 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
Feb 2020 - Nov 2021
In-Service Submarines - Atmosphere Purification & Monitoring Project Lead
Contractual 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
Oct 2017 - Feb 2020
Marine Engineering Officer (Submarines)
• 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
Jun 2014 - Oct 2017
Commissioned Officer & Assistant Marine Engineering Officer (Training)
• 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
Sep 2010 - Jan 2015
Research Engineer
Summer 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.
Jun 2009 - Sep 2009
Aug 2008 - Jun 2009
5 education records
Hugo Mitchell-Heggs education
Pgdip, Nuclear Reactor Technology
Systems Engineering & Management Course, Marine Engineering
Defence School Of Marine Engineering
Royal Navy Officer Training
Britannia Royal Naval College
Masters, Mechanical Engineering With French
Masters, Génie Mécanique (Gmd), 2.1 Dual Honours Masters
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Hugo Mitchell-Heggs works for Royal Navy.
What is Hugo Mitchell-Heggs's role at Royal Navy?
Hugo Mitchell-Heggs is listed as Head of Human Performance at Royal Navy.
Where is Hugo Mitchell-Heggs based?
Hugo Mitchell-Heggs is based in Reigate, England, United Kingdom while working with Royal Navy.
What companies has Hugo Mitchell-Heggs worked for?
Hugo Mitchell-Heggs has worked for Royal Navy, Hms Oardacious, The Submariner Memorial Appeal, Submarine Delivery Agency, and Department Of Mechanical Engineering, University Of Sheffield.
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Hugo Mitchell-Heggs holds Pgdip, Nuclear Reactor Technology from Cranfield University.
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