Rear Admiral Michael Gregory OBE had a wide ranging career in the Royal Navy spanning 36 years. Most of this time was spent in the Submarine Service with three Submarine Commands followed by command of a Frigate.

He was then Assistant Director Naval Staff Duties in the MOD Whitehall and Naval Defence Attaché (Policy) in Washington DC. He finished his career as Flag Officer, Scotland, Northern England and Northern Ireland. On retirement from the Royal Navy he became CEO of two Industry Support Organisations. He is also a Brigadier in the Royal Company of Archers, Queen's Body Guard for Scotland.

Rear Admiral Gregory is married and has four children.