Sir John Brigstocke KCB

Biography

Sir John Brigstocke KCB was appointed Judicial Appointments and Conduct Ombudsman in April 2006. He is a former Second Sea Lord and held the position of Commander-in-Chief, Naval Home Command. During Sir John’s 4 years on the Admiralty Board, he acted as a complaints adjudicator. For 2 of those years he was the senior adjudicator, responsible for both policy and the complaints service.

Sir John’s previous positions include:

  • Captain, Royal Naval College, Dartmouth
  • Captain, HMS Ark Royal
  • Commander, UK Task Group

Previous roles in government

  • Judicial Appointments and Conduct Ombudsman