Ivan is a former Naval Officer and submariner and has seen extensive service in Attack Submarines. Following a successful career in the UK MOD, which included sponsoring Attack Submarine design and construction, he has joined the Nuclear Sector in Babcock. 

Initially leading the planning for HMS VICTORIOUS’s refit in Devonport, he is now focused on improving Babcock’s approach to In Water Engineering and growing its innovative capability.

Ivan has been a key member of the UDT committee since 2018, was the chair of UDT 24 in London and his key areas of interest include:  Submarine design, construction and through life support; Underwater sensor systems; Submarine combat systems, weapons and countermeasures; Autonomous systems; Protection of undersea critical national infrastructure; Innovation and capability development.

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Publications (public domain)

Submarine Support – A Tale of Two Worlds, UDT 24