Martin Connell (Royal Navy officer)


Sir Martin Connell

Admiral Connell in 2022
Born (1968-12-18) 18 December 1968
Rotherham, Yorkshire, UK
AllegianceUnited Kingdom
BranchRoyal Navy
Years of service1987–present
RankVice Admiral
Service numberC034297Q
CommandsActing First Sea Lord
Second Sea Lord
Fleet Air Arm
Amphibious Task Group
HMS Illustrious
HMS Chatham
HMS Severn
Battles / warsGulf War
War in Afghanistan
Iraq War
AwardsKnight Commander of the Order of the Bath
Commander of the Order of the British Empire

Vice Admiral Sir Martin John Connell, KCB, CBE (born 18 December 1968) is a senior Royal Navy officer, serving as Second Sea Lord and Deputy Chief of Naval Staff since 2022.