The Royal College of Defence Studies (RCDS) is pleased
to announce the appointment of Lieutenant General Sir
George Norton as its next Commandant. Sir George
joins RCDS after
38 years of service in the British Army, most recently as
the UK Military Representative to NATO and
to the European Union. He will assume command on 21 July.
The current Commandant, Rear Admiral John Kingwell, said:
I am delighted to welcome Sir George to RCDS; his
wealth of experience makes him ideally placed to lead
both the College’s cross-government efforts and the
College itself. I look forward to working with him and to
handing over to him next month.
Between now and when he takes up the post, Sir George will
be leading the National Security Senior Faculty
within RCDS in the
delivery of short, strategic fora and educational events
for British and international decision-makers.
Sir George Norton said:
I am delighted to be appointed to this role. I much look
forward to joining an excellent team and leading the
College in the fulfilment of its international and
cross-government responsibilities, particularly at this
time of complex and accelerating strategic change.
Located in Belgravia, London, close to the heart of
fovernment, RCDS is the
senior college of the Defence Academy of the United
Kingdom. Each year its principal academic course prepares
more than 100 senior British and international military,
civil service and private sector officials for strategic
leadership roles.
In line with government direction to slow the spread of
COVID-19, all defence sites have taken measures to
prioritise the safety of students and staff. They continue
to train and educate students in line with government
guidance, in particular by implementing opportunities for
more digital ways of working and learning. Further
information on the College can be found on
the Defence Academy
website.
