Brian Johnson

Brian retired from his previous role as the UK Business Development Director at BAE Systems Maritime in Portsmouth Naval Base in December 2024. He brings a wealth of private sector experience to his role, with over 20 years’ experience in the Marine and Maritime sector at organisations such as Thales, Marconi and the aforementioned BAE Systems. Brian is also on the Board of the Society of Maritime Industries, Independent Chair at Solent Freeport. Brian became Chair of Maritime UK in September 2025.