Gareth Jenkins is a former Royal Navy Captain with more than two decades of expertise in the execution of covert maritime operations in direct support of the UK's national security objectives. He commanded the nuclear powered submarine HMS ASTUTE and trained future submarine Commanding Officers. In his final appointment in the Royal Navy's Headquarters he managed the war-fighting capabilities of the submarine force. In 2023 he transferred to the private sector and joined the world-leading design, engineering and project management organisation AtkinsRéalis. where he leverages his deep operational expertise to support clients in the Defence Nuclear sector.