Summary:

Join us for an evening with Sir George Zambellas, former First Sea Lord and Head of the Royal Navy, as he shares his insights into technology leadership, innovation, and the evolving role of maritime power in a modern world.

As First Sea Lord, Sir George was responsible for 30,000 military personnel and a £6Bn a year budget, and the efficient delivery of carriers, warships, nuclear submarines, maritime aircraft, auxiliaries and the Royal Marines.

Sir George is now executive chairman or director of a number of technology ventures.

What You Can Expect to Learn:

Leadership in High-Stakes Environments: Gain insights from Sir George’s experience leading one of the world’s most prestigious naval forces in leadership, foreign affairs and geopolitics.
Breakthrough Innovation: Hear how Sir George blends advanced technology with strategic vision, through roles in data security, encryption, drone design, AI, rocketry and smart tech in health data.
Exploring Emerging Technologies: Learn about the practical challenges in Sir George’s current work supporting top management in cutting-edge technical sectors.

About Sir George Zambellas

Sir George Zambellas served as First Sea Lord and Head of the Royal Navy from 2013 to 2016. During his tenure, he brought maritime delivery to the forefront of Government priorities, championing UK/US collaboration and driving innovation in naval operations.An aeronautics and astronautics graduate, Sir George has a passion for technical transformation, and his leadership led to historic advancements in maritime autonomy.

Since retiring from military service, he has taken on executive and advisory roles with tech companies in the US and UK accelerating breakthroughs in emerging sectors.

In 2023, King Charles appointed Sir George as Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports, a prestigious post held by historical figures such as Winston Churchill and Her Majesty The Queen Mother.

Cancellations:

We kindly ask that members only sign up for events that they are certain they can attend. If you’re unable to attend an event, please contact the Events Team at least 7 days in advance, or as soon as possible in case of an emergency. If an emergency does happen, please reach out to your contacts in the Helm network and offer your place to them.

Remember, cancelling an event or not showing up means that another member may miss out on a unique opportunity, as well as there being a financial cost to Helm for the venue hire and staff time.

Any questions please contact eventmanager@helmclub.co

Special Guest Dinner with Sir George Zambellas, former First Sea Lord