Roger Lane-Nott

Rear Admiral Roger Charles Lane-Nott, (born 3 June 1945 ) is a former Royal Navy officer, who served as Commander Operations and Flag Officer of Submarines.

Early life Lane-Nott received his early formal education at Pangbourne College and the Britannia Royal Naval College.

Military career He joined the Royal Navy in 1963. He was appointed Commanding Officer the submarine in 1974, of the submarine in 1976, and of the submarine in 1979. As Commander of HMS Splendid he saw action during the Falklands War. he was appointed Assistant Director of Defence Concepts at the Ministry of Defence in 1986, then Commanding Officer of the frigate as well as Captain of the 1st Frigate Squadron in 1990. After that he became Chief of Staff, Submarines in 1992 and Commander Operations and Flag Officer Submarines in 1993 before retiring from the Royal Navy after 33 years' service in 1996.

Post-military life In retirement he became the Formula One Race Director & Safety Delegate in 1996 but left after just one season. He went on to be Chief-Executive of the Centre for Marine and Petroleum Technology, before becoming Secretary of the British Racing Drivers' Club. He left in 2006 to become the Chief Executive of the Agricultural Engineers Association, Milking Equipment Association.