A privilege to be a part of this amazing organisation bringing Brunel and his world-shaping achievements to life and shared with the world. The Trust presents a story on so many levels, all of which excite me.Brunel is one of my heroes and 'Being Brunel' is just one super experience brought to the public at the Trust's Bristol Dockyard. Then it's a story of Bristol and the Southwest and its extraordinary place in global travel and trade (and there's that amazing bridge on the doorstep… Show more A privilege to be a part of this amazing organisation bringing Brunel and his world-shaping achievements to life and shared with the world. The Trust presents a story on so many levels, all of which excite me.Brunel is one of my heroes and 'Being Brunel' is just one super experience brought to the public at the Trust's Bristol Dockyard. Then it's a story of Bristol and the Southwest and its extraordinary place in global travel and trade (and there's that amazing bridge on the doorstep too!). It's a story of firsts in engineering and human achievement of which the SS Great Britain is a magnificent example of that - to see, touch, explore and immerse in what it would have been like onboard - oh and to host a party or dinner or a private function with a WOW factor. It's about an amazing archive of Brunel artifacts and his works open to public and professional researchers alike.And, most importantly for me, it's about inspiring young people to be interested in the creative art of designing and building things that improve the world - we need more engineers on this planet.Under wraps for now is a significant expansion of experiences as the Trust looks to expand the Bristol site and add very much more to understanding Brunel and his firsts while also keeping a contemporary working dockyard and its artisan skills alive.The SSGB Trust is all about Brunel, about British achievement and promoting that ethos for the future - oh, and there's a magnificent ship as well! Show less

Member of the Museum's Programme Board and HMS VICTORY Technical Committee. An honour to offer what I can for this wonderful national institution that is spread across the UK at its 6 sites. There's something for everyone young and old, whether looking back in time to HMS VICTORY or HMS TRINCOMALEE, coming closer in recent wars and conflicts, or right up to date with what the RN does for us all today. As we say, "The National Museum of the Royal Navy is more than galleries, displays, and… Show more Member of the Museum's Programme Board and HMS VICTORY Technical Committee. An honour to offer what I can for this wonderful national institution that is spread across the UK at its 6 sites. There's something for everyone young and old, whether looking back in time to HMS VICTORY or HMS TRINCOMALEE, coming closer in recent wars and conflicts, or right up to date with what the RN does for us all today. As we say, "The National Museum of the Royal Navy is more than galleries, displays, and exhibitions. It’s real experiences! Climb aboard and see the most famous ships, planes, and submarines of the Royal Navy through the eyes of those who served on them. Feel the exhilaration and fear of battle. Be truly captivated by the thousands of unique, emotional, and sometimes quirky stories that have shaped the Royal Navy into what it proudly stands for today." Show less

An extraordinary company that's lovely to work with and with a superb purpose - understanding and so reducing airborne pollutant exposure, especially on large worksites . Atmo's mission is about saving lives, minimising emissions, and maximising efficiency for their clients. Atmo understands atmosphere sensing and measuring of course, but their gamechanger is their data science. This gives clients a real-time monitoring platform/dashboard, and superbly presented insight - helping site… Show more An extraordinary company that's lovely to work with and with a superb purpose - understanding and so reducing airborne pollutant exposure, especially on large worksites . Atmo's mission is about saving lives, minimising emissions, and maximising efficiency for their clients. Atmo understands atmosphere sensing and measuring of course, but their gamechanger is their data science. This gives clients a real-time monitoring platform/dashboard, and superbly presented insight - helping site management to really understand their hotspots, when and why they occur. Atmo is a superb combination of youth, energy, purpose and fabulous technology. It's a privilege to be elected Chair of an amazing panel of (slightly older!) talent and experience. Show less

Very much enjoying working with the London team on defence and security issues of the day. Renaissance Strategic Advisors develops industry-leading insight about the national security market. Their thinking informs key decision-makers about how the industry changes and is expected to evolve in the future.

WHAT. Strategic consulting, offering | advice | assurance | ambition | to the superb organisations and extraordinary people I work with.HOW. Privileged to be a Chartered Director and a Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering - these institutions set standards that are the backbone of what I do.WHY. Over the years I've enjoyed learning about and promoting people-centred leadership, multi-discipline/multi-organisation collaboration, and the pragmatic use of… Show more WHAT. Strategic consulting, offering | advice | assurance | ambition | to the superb organisations and extraordinary people I work with.HOW. Privileged to be a Chartered Director and a Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering - these institutions set standards that are the backbone of what I do.WHY. Over the years I've enjoyed learning about and promoting people-centred leadership, multi-discipline/multi-organisation collaboration, and the pragmatic use of governance/assurance. It works!WHERE. Anywhere - and if it involves my roots in naval ships or submarines, even better! Show less

Newton is a UK-based specialist in the strategic delivery of operational improvement, fuelled by a fundamental belief that even the best organisations can be better. I love Newton's distinctively different approach - from their uniquely data-driven, forensically detailed, digitally-enabled, systems methods of understanding and changing organisations, to their underpinning guarantee of their fees against delivering results.

A wonderful mix of expertise and perspectives on this important Committee, supporting Lloyd's Register to keep the world's shipping safe and at the forefront of technology.

UCL's Submarine Design Course is unique. It's the only, open and unclassified military submarine design course in the world. It's an enormous privilege to do a guest lecture and get into exciting debates with its always internationally diverse group of students. I talk about how (not) to buy a submarine and draw from three real-life case studies (one of which I lived through). And back in 1979, I lived through the course myself - as a student - it's got legs...

Engineering skills are a key issue for the success and sustainability of a thriving engineering profession in the UK. There are critical issues in the supply of engineers and technicians who are equipped to meet the needs of 21st century industry. The Committee provides strategic leadership, oversight and scrutiny of the Academy’s leading role in ensuring sufficient engineering skills for the UK.

Bringing together a unique combination of the Royal Navy, the Ministry of Defence, professional institutions, academia and UK's naval industry to help ensure we have the best naval enterprise in the world - for the best navy in the world. Our focus is on two key enablers: science & technology, and people. Our bumper sticker says it all: "engineering our future navy - together".

The IoD aims to give Directors 'an edge' and championing 'Better Directors for a better world'. And that world is ever more complex; a Director's responsibilities are unrelenting - coping, performing, achieving (while sleeping well at night...) and are not discretionary. The IoD was a great enabler for me, so I'm enjoying promoting the benefits of the Institute to help Directors achieve a competitive edge as well as the fellowship of learning and sharing our way to success with others. The… Show more The IoD aims to give Directors 'an edge' and championing 'Better Directors for a better world'. And that world is ever more complex; a Director's responsibilities are unrelenting - coping, performing, achieving (while sleeping well at night...) and are not discretionary. The IoD was a great enabler for me, so I'm enjoying promoting the benefits of the Institute to help Directors achieve a competitive edge as well as the fellowship of learning and sharing our way to success with others. The IoD is a great place for directors and aspiring directors to thrive and so enhance our economy and society - especially so in this wonderfully diverse region of the South West. We appeal to every top level Director in every sector, widely interpreting our strapline, "enterprise with integrity". Show less

Leading the pursuit of the most strategic opportunities and business relationships across the breadth of BMT's Defence & Security ambitions within and beyond our footprint in the UK, US, Canada and Australia.

Leading this unique design and consulting engineering company (an employee benefit trust, affectionately known as the 'John Lewis of Defence') to: organically double its size (to £50m, 300 people); increase its international reach and reputation; improve its corporate governance and accreditations; win a Queen’s Award for Enterprise; and be a ‘Best Company to work for’.

Non-executive director and member of the Defence Sector Board, ADS Council and ADS Finance and Operating Board. Chair of the ADS Mid-Tier Forum and representing mid-cap companies on the UK’s Defence Industries Council. Bringing the unique and important voice of mid-sized defence companies to the party.

Rising to Assistant Under Secretary level with a range of positions in £bn equipment procurement and management, including leadership of high-profile aircraft and submarine projects (leading up to 1200 people). Many successes in fielding major equipment through innovative techniques. Policy roles included Director of Procurement Management Policy and Head of Profession for Project Management.

Considerable variety of high-responsibility roles including international collaboration, Whitehall policy-making, NATO UK ‘expert’, front-line support (Clyde Submarine Base, Falklands Islands), and submarine design of Vanguard and Upholder Classes.

Training at Royal Naval Engineering College, University College London (first and second degrees), at sea with Royal Navy, and in shipyards, dockyards and research establishments. Post MSc training in submarine design.