Lieutenant General Richard Nugee CB CVO CBE
Biography
Richard was appointed as Non-Executive Director for Climate Change and Sustainability in March 2021. Before this appointment he spent a year leading on the Climate Change and Sustainability Strategic Approach at the Ministry of Defence.
Prior to his work on sustainability, he spent 4 years as Chief of Defence People. His military career of 36 years includes joint, single service and international appointments.
Appointed MBE in June 1998, CBE in January 2012, CVO in September 2016, and CB in January 2020, he was awarded the US Legion of Merit for his services in Afghanistan in 2014.
Non-Executive Member for the Defence Safety and Environmental Committee
The Defence Safety and Environment Committee (DSEC) is the principal forum within Defence responsible for the governance of Health, Safety and Environmental Protection.
Previous roles in government
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Chief of Defence People