Director General, Portfolio and Plans, National Armaments, Ministry of Defence
Paul Marshall’s 35-year engineering career spans the Royal Navy and senior defence leadership roles, notably at the Ministry of Defence. Achievements include high-value national and international programs, such as the Type 26 and Type 31 Frigates. Paul’s leadership impacted 55,000 engineers, unifying the profession under a single strategy, improving skills recognition, career pathways and diversity. He’s driven innovation in procurement, ethics, and sustainability, influencing key industry leaders and advancing defence engineering’s reputation. His ongoing commitment to diversity and professional development at ministerial levels reflects his profound impact on the engineering profession.
Vice Admiral Paul Marshall CBE FREng