Major General Gwyn Jenkins CB OBE Royal Marines is to be
appointed Vice Chief of the Defence Staff and Aide-de-Camp to Her
Majesty, in the rank of General, in succession to Admiral Sir Tim
Fraser KCB ADC, in September 2022.
Defence Secretary said:
I am delighted to congratulate Major General Gwyn Jenkins on his
promotion to General and appointment as Vice-Chief of the Defence
Staff.
I would like to pay tribute to the exceptional contribution he
has made to the United Kingdom’s operational capability during
his career so far. This courageous officer will bring a broad
range of skills and extensive experience of the operational
domain to his new role and I look forward to working closely with
him.
I would also like to formally recognise Admiral Sir Tim’s loyal
service to the nation over a lengthy and successful military
career and wish him every success as he transitions from the
Service.
Chief of the Defence Staff Admiral Sir Tony Radakin
said:
I am very pleased to welcome General Gwyn as the next Vice Chief
of the Defence Staff. An outstanding Royal Marine of his
generation, he brings huge operational experience to the role at
a pivotal time for global security. General Gwyn is also an
innovator, with the instincts and ambition needed to help
transform the Armed Forces to become even more lethal, capable
and active in the world. I look forward to working with him to
unlock the extraordinary potential that exists within Defence to
contribute even more to our nation’s security and prosperity.
Major General Gwyn Jenkins said:
I am very honoured to be appointed Vice Chief of the Defence
Staff and to be trusted with such great responsibilities while
Defence plays a crucial part in the Government’s response to a
challenging global context. I look forward to working in my
new role with our amazing military and civilian team in Defence
as we labour to protect the UK, its citizens and its interests.
A biography of Major General Gwyn Jenkins can be found here
