Chartered Naval Architect (CEng) and member of RINA (MRINA) with significant experience of ship concept design and development working for Industry and the MOD. This includes the definition of requirements, evaluation of options and technology, understanding of the shipbuilding market and industry engagement. He has recently worked on defining the Navy’s future shipbuilding plans, the definition of requirements for the Fleet Solid Support (FSS) ship and as Naval Architecture lead for the T31 frigate.