Chris Clough - Intelligence Analyst IV, France

Chris Clough joined Crisis24 in May 2022 after a career in the UK Royal Navy and a period as an independent consultant. He was previously the Naval Attaché to France (2013-16) and the Head of the Maritime division in the UK’s Defense Intelligence. In this latter role, he directed the analysis and assessments of global threats to the UK's maritime interests, including the continuous at-sea deterrent and underwater critical national infrastructure. His previous roles included leading departments at sea in frigates and the UK’s aircraft carrier, in defense acquisition, intelligence, and in capability planning. He has two Masters degrees in Systems Engineering and in Defense Studies, has contributed to UK think-tank strategic assessments, and is a member of France’s Institut des Hautes Etudes de la Défense Nationale.