Date:
19 March 2025
Time:
08:15-09:45 GMT
Location:
In and Out Naval and Military Club, 4 St James’s SquareLondon, SW1Y 4JU
Format:
The Sea Power Series convenes allied defence attachés and key stakeholders for in-depth discussions on pressing maritime developments within allied waters. These sessions focus on collaborative efforts with the Royal Navy, addressing shared challenges and exploring strategic opportunities. Each session opens with a presentation by a featured attaché on a prominent topic, followed by an open exchange of views and ideas in a roundtable setting.
These invitation-only bi-monthly sessions are held at the In and Out Naval and Military Club.
Keynote speaker
R. Adm. Jens Nemeyer
Director Operations, German Navy HeadquartersR. Adm. Jens Nemeyer is the Director of Operations at the German Navy Headquarters, a role he assumed in 2024. Over four decades, he has held key leadership roles across the German Navy, NATO, and the Bundeswehr, specialising in naval aviation, operations, and personnel management. Beginning his military career in 1983, he later qualified as a helicopter pilot with the Royal Navy, before serving as a Sea King pilot and instructor. He has also commanded Naval Air Wing 5 and held senior NATO positions, including Deputy Chief of Staff Operations and Commander Surface Forces NATO at Allied Maritime Command (MARCOM) in Northwood, UK. His operational experience includes Operations SHARP GUARD, ATALANTA, and SEA GUARDIAN. Beyond operations, R. Adm. Nemeyer has held senior roles at the Federal Ministry of Defence and Bundeswehr Personnel Management Office. Before his current post, he was Commandant of the Naval Academy in Mürwik. His service has been recognised with numerous decorations, including the Gold Cross of Honour of the Bundeswehr.
Honorary chair
Dr Carl Stephen Patrick Hunter OBE
Honorary Chair, Sea Power SeriesDr Carl Hunter OBE is Chairman of Coltraco Ultrasonics, a high-exporting advanced manufacturer. He is also: Chairman of the British Exporters Association; Director-General of the Durham Institute of Research, Development and Invention; Director of the Centre of Underwater Acoustic Analysis; Professor-in-Practice at Durham University Business School; Visiting Fellow of the Royal Navy Strategic Studies Centre; and Fellow of the Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology.
Venue
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