Rear Admiral Martin Connell, CBE, Royal Navy - Director Force Generation and Rear Admiral Fleet Air Arm
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As Martin puts it, Born in Rotherham, 'Made in the Royal Navy'. Rear Admiral Martin Connell, CBE is Director Force Generation, Head of the Royal Navy's Fleet Air Arm, it's 5,000 personnel supporting around 200 aircraft in roles ranging from ranging from Air Sea Rescue, Anti-Submarine and Anti Ship Warfare to Commando support operations. Martin takes us through his career starting as his days navigating a Lynx Attack Helicopter in the days prior to 'Digital' to his experiences leading the UK's Amphibious Task Group in operations in the Mediterranean. Martin highlights the changing roles of technology in the Military and also the need for an exponential approach to leadership, underpinned by the need for continuous learning.
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