“It is crystal clear to me that we have the opportunity, through the adoption of new technologies and the development of new observational techniques, to better understand and predict the rising levels of ocean acidification, deoxygenation and warming with the associated, catastrophic impacts upon that ecosystem. And we can be a part of the solution to those issues. The leadership shown by UKRI and NERC in this context is incredibly important and I hugely value the chance to be part of this endeavour.”
As SRO, Leigh aims to provide clear, collaborative leadership for the delivery of NERC’s future oceanographic research infrastructure. A Chartered Engineer, Fellow of the IMarEST and a member of the Honourable Company of Master Mariners. He began his career as an engineer in the Royal Navy serving on nuclear submarines between 1997 and 2004 before gaining experience in more strategic roles. Prior to joining NERC in June 2022, he was Associate Director for National Marine Facilities at the National Oceanography Centre with overall responsibility for the UK’s global-class research vessels and associated infrastructure.
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