Al Wilson

An experienced senior executive officer and master mariner, Captain Al Wilson completed a 27-year career in the Royal Navy in February 2021. He has commanded four warships, contributing to peacekeeping and maritime operations worldwide, as well as employment in a broad range of senior management roles in national and NATO strategic headquarters. A specialist in water column acoustics and underwater operations, he has significant experience in the maritime domain, particularly in maritime situational awareness and risk, the integration of complex deployable systems, the development of emergent and disruptive technology, and the identification introduction of innovative capabilities. More broadly, he has overseen strategic policy and capability development, and is experienced in financial oversight and governance and NATO transformation.

Since leaving the Royal Navy, Al has deployed his knowledge of maritime operations and safety at sea to lead a number of client facing projects with NLA International. Delivering navigational risk assessments and working with innovators to apply emerging technologies to improve understanding of maritime traffic and human activity at sea.