Mark Mellett

Vice Admiral (Rtd) & Founder, Green Compass

Biography

@ The Stage Tuesday 24 November, 10:30 – 10:55 | Panel Session Security: Doing Business in a Complex World

Admiral Mark Mellett served for 45 years in the Irish Defence Forces and was the first naval officer to become Chief of Defence. Author of Blue Heart, he writes and advises on the links between security, climate change and critical infrastructure. He has served in Afghanistan, Lebanon and maritime security operations, receiving Ireland’s Distinguished Service Medal and appointed a Commander of France’s Légion d’honneur by the President of France.

“The Ocean is the Blue Heart of our existence.”

Skip to content