Difference between revisions of "Jonathan Band"
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Since retiring from public service Band has taken up several defence industry roles. | Since retiring from public service Band has taken up several defence industry roles. | ||
| − | He acts as a defence adviser to [[Babcock]] and as a strategic adviser and non-executive board member of arms firm [[Lockheed Martin]] and [[Survitec]], which makes marine safety and survival equipment. | + | He acts as a defence adviser to [[Babcock]] and as a strategic adviser and non-executive board member of arms firm [[Lockheed Martin]] and also [[Survitec]], which makes marine safety and survival equipment. |
| − | In 2015 Band was one of a number of former senior military and government signatories to a lengthy open letter to the then prime minister David Cameron. regarding the Trident nuclear programme renewal. The group, which included ex-minister | + | Babcock International maintains the British Navy’s nuclear submarines and manages Faslane naval base. |
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| + | In 2015 Band was one of a number of former senior military and government signatories to a lengthy open letter to the then prime minister David Cameron. regarding the Trident nuclear programme renewal. The group, which included ex-Labour minister [[Lord Hutton]] and former chief MOD scientific adviser Sir [[Keith O’Nions]], argued that it would be 'irresponsible folly to abandon Britain’s own independent deterrent'. <ref> [https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/defence-of-britain-5nswbvpzjnb Defence of Britain: An open letter to the incoming Prime Minister 2015: Trident Submarine Renewal], ''The Times'', April 29 2015, 1:01am, accessed 9 February 2018 </ref> Hutton has acted as a consultant to Lockheed. | ||
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Revision as of 02:20, 9 February 2018
Admiral Sir Jonathan Band is a former professional head of the British Royal Navy.
He was the First Sea Lord and Chief of the Naval Staff from 2006 to 2009. As First Sea Lord he had command over all naval personnel and vessels, including nuclear-armed submarines. The role includes advising the British defence secretary on maritime strategy and policy.
Revolving door
Since retiring from public service Band has taken up several defence industry roles.
He acts as a defence adviser to Babcock and as a strategic adviser and non-executive board member of arms firm Lockheed Martin and also Survitec, which makes marine safety and survival equipment.
Babcock International maintains the British Navy’s nuclear submarines and manages Faslane naval base.
In 2015 Band was one of a number of former senior military and government signatories to a lengthy open letter to the then prime minister David Cameron. regarding the Trident nuclear programme renewal. The group, which included ex-Labour minister Lord Hutton and former chief MOD scientific adviser Sir Keith O’Nions, argued that it would be 'irresponsible folly to abandon Britain’s own independent deterrent'. [1] Hutton has acted as a consultant to Lockheed.
External resources
- Campaign Against the Arms Trade, Jonathan Band, Meetings
Notes
- ↑ Defence of Britain: An open letter to the incoming Prime Minister 2015: Trident Submarine Renewal, The Times, April 29 2015, 1:01am, accessed 9 February 2018
