Admiral Sir Jonathon Band GCB DL (born 2 February 1950) is a retired Royal Navy officer who was the First Sea Lord and Chief of the Naval Staff from 2006 to 2009.

Jonathon Band and his wife Sarah, who have two daughters, live in Southsea. Hobbies and interests are family dominated and include travel, tennis, boating, and the odd game of golf. A …

Jonathon Band joined the Royal Navy in 1967 and, having trained at BRNC Dartmouth, underwent Fleet training in ships in the Far East. Between 1981 and 1983 he served as Flag …

Having trained at Britannia Royal Naval College Dartmouth and at sea, Sir Jonathon spent three years at the University of Exeter and is the recipient of honorary doctorates from Exeter and …

Nov 29, 2025 · Jonathon Band currently works at Carnival Corp., as Independent Non-Executive Director from 2010, Carnival Plc, as Independent Non-Executive Director from 2012, and The …

Admiral Sir Jonathon Band GCB, ADC (born 1950), since 2006, is the First Sea Lord of the United Kingdom, the most senior serving officer in the Royal Navy. Before serving as First Sea Lord …

Admiral Sir Jonathon Band GCB DL (born 2 February 1950) is a retired Royal Navy officer who was the First Sea Lord and Chief of the Naval Staff from 2006 to 2009. Before serving as First …