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United Kingdom

Secretary of State's Office of Net Assessment and Challenge

Exeter, England, United Kingdom

At short notice, established a team to source and coordinate the delivery of military aid to Ukraine. Specialising in innovative equipment and training solutions while also finding former Soviet equipment worldwide for immediate use.

Exeter, England, United Kingdom

Leading the redesign of Royal Marines training to meet the current operating environment as part of the Future Commando Force.

Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States

Coordinating UK and US Homeland Defence, focused on Russian threats through and in the Arctic and North Atlantic.

Rome, Latium, Italy

Amid BREXIT, I renegotiated the UK’s contribution of a Royal Navy vessel due to changes in the Italian political system which impacted her ability to achieve success, freeing resources for higher priorities. I conducted regular negotiation with Libyan Coastguard and Navy regarding alleged Human Rights violations.

London, England, United Kingdom

A commercial placement on loan from the Royal Marines at the heart of a hi tech “Internet of Things” and digital health startup. Responsible for the delivery of Chairman/CEO’s priorities, reorganisation following a pivot and enhancing efficiency and culture.

Exeter, England, United Kingdom

Managed c700 staff to deliver training (recruit, command and specialist) to a daily average of 1200 trainees across 130 syllabi.• Guardian of the Royal Marines’ mindset – “1st to Understand, 1st to Adapt & Respond & the 1st to Overcome”.• Delivered a Corps wide ethics training programme, studying the psychology of individual and organisational failure, in response to ethical failure on operations in Afghanistan.• Instigated and delivered cultural change to embrace technology to meet… Show more Managed c700 staff to deliver training (recruit, command and specialist) to a daily average of 1200 trainees across 130 syllabi.• Guardian of the Royal Marines’ mindset – “1st to Understand, 1st to Adapt & Respond & the 1st to Overcome”.• Delivered a Corps wide ethics training programme, studying the psychology of individual and organisational failure, in response to ethical failure on operations in Afghanistan.• Instigated and delivered cultural change to embrace technology to meet current learning styles. Show less

Plymouth, England, United Kingdom

Designed and implemented widespread changes in the organisation following ten years of campaigning in Iraq and Afghanistan. I was the director of training exercises in Albania and Jordan involving local liaison and the risk management of an amphibious force of c2000 people involving helicopters, boats and vehicles.

Northwood, Uk

Responsible for planning Royal Navy and Royal Marines’ operational programme worldwide and accountable for a £250M budget to fund this activity.Author of Royal Navy’s contribution to operations to counter potential Iranian threat requiring detailed negotiation across the Naval Service and with security agencies.

Pristina, District Of Pristina, Kosovo

Primary advisor to the Head of Kosovo Security Force, fully integrated into a Kosovan Ministry, developed negotiating skills (via interpreter) with people of different backgrounds and culture.

Kabul, Afghanistan

Working at the strategic level at the height of the Afghan Campaign, focussed on Partnering of Afghan Ministries with military and civilian agencies including United Nations.

Led 120 men in combat in Southern Iraq to secure the Oilfields and Basrah Palace.Equerry to HRH the Duke of Edinburgh.Long Range Patrolling and Mountain and Arctic Warfare.Early adoption of lightweight video technology on operations in Northern Ireland.

Bachelor Of Engineering - Beng, Electrical And Electronics Engineering

Master Of Arts - Ma, War Studies

Master Of Science - Msc, Defence Technology (Simulation)

Level 5 Management Coaching And Mentoring